->Chocolate 04 <-

Yield: 6 servings

3 cups whole milk

6 Tbsp unsalted butter

1 cup Ghirardelli ground chocolate

2 Tbsp additional ground chocolate

6 Tbsp granulated sugar

6 Tbsp cornstarch

1 pinch salt

5 egg yolks

1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

9-inch baked pie shell

1 half-pint whipping cream

2 Tbsp granulated sugar

In double boiler, scald milk with butter. Blend Ground Chocolate

with sugar, cornstarch and salt. Using a wire whip, beat chocolate

mixture into hot milk. Stir constantly for 5 minutes, or until

filling begins to thicken. Mix a small amount of hot filling with

egg yolks, then pour yolks into filling. Continue cooking a few

minutes, stirring, until thick enough to hold a shape. Add vanilla.

Pour into baked pie shell. Cover with plastic wrap touching surface

to prevent film. Top with whipped cream, beaten with 2 tablespoons

sugar.