Kalidasa's Kicked Up Chocolate Cream Pie

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The best chocolate anything I've ever eaten - fantastic depth of flavor with subtle notes from all the savory ingredients. Note that in the recipe "coffee grounds" should read "ground coffee." Good chocolate is a must (I used Trader Joe's "Belgian" brand and also agree that the infusion at the beginning should be strained - I used a plain, clean dishtowel. I had all the ingredients on hand except the Grand Marnier - I substituted 1/2 tsp orange flavoring plus 1/2 tsp brandy. . It's a multi-recipe and you need to be comfortable with basic techniques, but you won't regret the effort because there are no wrong steps here - even the advice to use a plain crust, rather than graham cracker or nut crust - is spot on. Have I made my point? Go ahead and MAKE THIS PIE! Your family and guests will never forget it.

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I have made this pie many times and I think it gets better everytime I make it, but make sure to use good chocolate it makes a big difference.

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I have been making this pie for a little or a year now. And it's a hit every time I make it. I have a variation, like no star anise. I do not favor that flavor. I use almond extract, or orange extract. Tastes great. It recommends that you use a strainer if you do not want lumps. I use it every time and I have not had any problems with lumpyness. The egg/surgar mixture is a bit strange at first but once you get used to it it's no BIG DEAL! Should not let that stop you from making this pie! It's the best chocolate cream pie I have ever had!!

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Mixing the egg yolks in with the sugar/flour/cornstarch mixture turns it into a dry clumpy mess. When I added the mixture to the hot cream I expected the lumps to be worked out, but they never did. What a shame! I know what to do next time- I will not add egg yolks to sugar mix. I will use hot cream mix to temper in the egg yolks, the add the sugar mix.

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Best chocolate cream pie recipe I have ever had!!!

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As soon as I saw the ingredients, I knew it was going to be a luxurious chocolate dessert.
The fusion of flavors (star anise, coffee and chocolate were delicious. The chocolate flavor was perfect.
I changed the topping by just sprinkling grated chocolate over the cream rather than combining the two. Easy, delicious!!!!!