Pumpkin Cream Pie in a Chocolate Crust

Name: Pumpkin Cream Pie in a Chocolate Crust
Ingredients: 8 ounces chocolate wafer cookies (33 cookies); 1 stick unsalted butter, melted; 2 tablespoons sugar; One 15-ounce can pure pumpkin puree; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon bourbon, brandy or apple cider; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 cup creme fraiche; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar; Chocolate curls (see Note), for garnish

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"Cookbook author Melissa Clark likes pumpkin pie, but she likes making it in new and unexpected ways. Here she bakes a silky pumpkin custard in a crispy chocolate cookie crust, then dollops the pie with a tangy crème fraîche topping. Slideshow: More Pie and Tart Recipes..."

INGREDIENTS

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8 ounces chocolate wafer cookies (33 cookies)

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1 stick unsalted butter, melted

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2 tablespoons sugar

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One 15-ounce can pure pumpkin puree

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3/4 cup heavy cream

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2 large eggs

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1 tablespoon bourbon, brandy or apple cider

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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

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1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger

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1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

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1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

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1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg

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1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

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1 cup creme fraiche

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1/2 cup heavy cream

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2 tablespoons confectioners sugar

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Chocolate curls (see Note), for garnish

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