"Mocha chocolate pudding pie combines velvet-rich homemade pudding with a crunchy Oreo cookie crust, and fluffy mocha whipped cream...."
INGREDIENTS
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22 regular Oreo cookies (not Double-Stuf)
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5 Tablespoons (71g) unsalted butter, melted
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4 large egg yolks
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1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
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2 cups (480ml) whole milk*
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1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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6 ounces (170g) bittersweet chocolate*, finely chopped
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2 teaspoons espresso powder*
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon espresso powder*
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1 teaspoon warm water
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1 cup (240ml) cold heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
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3 Tablespoons (22g) confectioners’ sugar
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1 Tablespoon (6g) unsweetened natural or Dutch-process cocoa powder
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optional for garnish: chocolate curls, chocolate chips, or chocolate-covered coffee beans