INGREDIENTS
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For the crust:
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
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3 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 vanilla bean, halved, seeds scraped, bean reserved
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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For the filling:
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8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
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4 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick), cut into small pieces
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1 cup heavy cream
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3 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
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For the cherry-vodka sauce:
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2 (10-ounce) bags frozen cherries (about 4 cups)
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1/2 cup vodka
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6 tablespoons granulated sugar
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To decorate:
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chocolate powder
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curlers: White chocolate and black chocolate