Ingredients
Crust
Filling
Preparation
Crust
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Press the mixture evenly onto the bottom and sides of a 9-inch (23cm) pie plate. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
Filling
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the water. Let bloom for 5 minutes. Set aside.
- In a saucepan off the heat, combine the sugar and flour. Whisk in the eggs until smooth.
- Whisk in the warm milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly and scraping the bottom and sides of the pan. Remove from the heat as soon as the mixture reaches a simmer. Add the gelatin and stir until completely dissolved.
- Add the chopped chocolate and let rest for 2 minutes. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the filling. Refrigerate until cooled to room temperature, but do not let the cream set, about 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Using a spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Pour into the crust. Refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.
- When ready to serve, place the chocolate hen in the centre of the pie. Garnish with the chocolate shavings and candy-covered chocolate eggs.