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Chocolate Tantric Pie
Serves 8.

1 1/2 cups organic half-and-half or whipping cream
3 cups semisweet organic chocolate chips
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup chopped candied ginger
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
9-inch pie crust

Over medium heat, bring half-and half or whipping cream to a simmer
in a 1-quart saucepan, stirring to prevent scorching on the bottom.
Whisk as you slowly pour the chocolate chips into the cream and
continue to stir until the chocolate has melted. Stir in half the
almonds and half the ginger. Stir in cayenne if using.

Pour mixture into a pre-baked 9-inch pie shell. Sprinkle and remaining
almonds and ginger on top. Cool until firm, slice, and serve.

For a gluten-free version, omit the pie shell for a no-bake flourless
torte. You can also pour the pie mixture into a baking dish, just
cool before cutting into squares and serve like fudge.

Printable version: chocolate08.txt.