Ingredients

  • Shortbread Crust:
  • 1Cup (4 ounces) pecans
  • _ 10oz. pkg of Lorna Doone shortbread cookies
  • 6 T butter cut into pieces
  • Filling:
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 6 T Sugar
  • 6 Ounces Semi Sweet Chocolate (I used part dark chocolate)
  • 1_ T Cornstarch
  • 6 Large egg yolks
  • _ t Vanilla
  • 2 T Unsalted Butter

Method

  • Crust:
  • Process (pulse) pecans and cookies until crumbs. Add butter and pulse just until combined. Spread in 8 - 9 inch pan.
  • Cook 20 - 25 minutes @ 350 degrees. Cool.
  • Filling:
  • Place in a small sauce pan Cream, Chocolate & 3 T sugar
  • Heat on medium whisking frequently - until chocolate melts
  • In a bowl combine cornstarch and remaining sugar
  • Add egg yolks and whisk
  • Add 2 T of chocolate mixture to egg mixture while whisking
  • Add egg/chocolate mixture to sauce pan of chocolate mixture
  • Cook until thick (2 minutes) Whisking constantly
  • Whisk in vanilla and butter
  • Pour into cooled crust and cover with plastic wrap
  • Refrigerate 3 - 48 hours
  • Sprinkle with cocoa and serve.