Four And Twenty Blackbirds Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
• 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
• 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• Choose >60% cocoa for depth
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs, beaten, At room temperature
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, Cooled to preserve custard
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, Provides structure
• ½ cup buttermilk, For creaminess and tang
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, Enhances chocolate flavor
• ¼ teaspoon salt, Balances sweetness