step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate with Nonstick Cooking Spray (as needed).
step 2
In a blender, pulse Graham Cracker Crumbs (1 1/2 cups). Reserve 1 Tbsp for topping.
step 3
To make the Graham Cracker Crust, combine the remaining crumbs, Granulated Sugar (2 Tbsp), Ground Cinnamon (1 tsp), and Salt (1/8 tsp) in a bowl, stirring well. Stir in 2 Tbsp of Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Egg (1) and Butter (2 Tbsp).
step 4
Press crumb mixture into bottom and up the sides of the 9-inch prepared pie plate.
step 5
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 9 minutes or until lightly toasted, cool completely on a wire rack.
step 6
Prepare the Chocolate Cream Filling by combining the Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup) and Corn Starch (2 Tbsp), Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (1 Tbsp), Instant Espresso Powder (1/4 tsp), Salt (1/8 tsp), Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Egg (1), the reserved egg yolk, and Milk (1 3/4 cups), in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
step 7
Place the milk in a medium, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, cook until milk reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) or until tiny bubbles form around the edge (do not boil).
step 8
Gradually add the hot milk to the egg mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Return the combined mixture to the pan; cook over medium heat 10 minutes or until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add the Dark Chocolate (1/4 cup), stir until smooth.
step 9
Transfer the chocolate filling back to the large mixing bowl and place the bowl in a larger ice-filled bowl or pan to hasten the chilling process.
step 10
After about ten minutes and a few stirs here and there, the filling can finally be spooned into the prepared graham cracker crust. Cover the surface of the filling with plastic wrap.
step 11
Chill for 3 hours or until set; remove plastic wrap.
step 12
Meanwhile, prepare the whipped cream topping. Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the Whipped Cream (2 cups), Granulated Sugar (1/4 cup), and Pure Vanilla Extract (1 tsp) on medium-high speed until medium peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
step 13
Spread whipped topping over pie, sprinkle with the reserved cracker crumbs. Keep chilled until ready to serve. Enjoy!
