Step

• 1

  Stir together flour and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until pieces are pea-size.

• 2

  Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cold water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push moistened dough to the side of the bowl.

• 3

  Repeat moistening dough, using 1 tablespoon cold water at a time, until all the dough is moistened (4 to 5 tablespoons cold water total).

• 4

  Form dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, use your hands to slightly flatten dough.

• 5

  Prepare and roll out pastry. Line a 9-inch pie plate with pastry; trim and crimp edge.

• 6

  For filling: In a heavy small saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring frequently. Cool 20 minutes.

• 7

  In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, sugar, flour and vanilla. Stir in the chocolate mixture and chocolate pieces. Pour into pastry-lined pie plate.

• 8

  When ready to cook, set the temperature to 350 degrees F and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes

• 9

  Bake pie for 55 minutes or until filling is evenly puffed and edges of filling are slightly cracked.

• 10

  Cool on wire rack (center will sink slightly as pie cools). Serve with whipped cream. Enjoy!