candy bar pie

How To Make candy bar pie

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  Prepare pie crust and set it aside. You can find it here: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/other-dessert/nutty-crust-cinstraw.html?p=15 I made it using Almonds to fit the candy bar theme.
• 2

  For the pudding, combine sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt in a saucepan. Slowly whisk in milk and 1 1/3 cups cream and cook over low heat until mixture thickens and comes to a boil; cook 1 minute more, whisking constantly.
• 3

  Note: Slowly whisk the milk and cream into the egg yolks and cornstarch to prevent lumps from forming.
• 4

  Off heat, whisk 2 tablespoons butter and vanilla into pudding. Transfer the pudding to a bowl and press plastic wrap directly onto surface; chill until firm, about 2 hours.
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  5

  For the coconut layer, mince shredded coconut in a food processor; mix with 3/4 cup cream of coconut, corn syrup, powdered sugar, and melted butter. Press layer into bottom of crust and chill until firm.
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  6

  Spread pudding over the top. To keep the layers distinct, wait until the coconut layer is chilled to spread on the chocolate pudding.
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  7

  For the whipped cream, beat 1 cup cream to soft peaks. Add 1/4 cup cream of coconut and beat until stiff peaks form. Top pie with whipped cream, toasted coconut, and toasted almonds.
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  Note 1: For the best textured coconut layer, use a moist coconut like Baker's brand.
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