Name: Triple-Chocolate Pudding Pie with Cappuccino Cream
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 9 whole chocolate graham crackers; 1 tablespoon sugar; Pinch of salt; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 3 1/2 cups half and half; 4 large egg yolks; 3 1/2 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped; 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chilled whipping cream; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Chocolate-covered espresso beans

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Triple-Chocolate Pudding Pie with Cappuccino CreamBrian Leatart

Market tip:

Chocolate-covered espresso beans are sold at specialty foods stores, cookware stores, and coffee bars.

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