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GRANDE MOCHA CAPPUCCINO

SLAB PIE

WITH A SHORTBREAD CRUST

Serves 12 to 16

Combine a crumbly buttery crust and a silky coffee-chocolate filling
and it’s my favorite barista beverage in a pie. It’s a cup of coffee and
a cookie with a glorious whipped cream topping. This is a slab pie to
take to new neighbors, serve at brunch, or bring to the office to feed

your fellow cubicle dwellers.

Make Ahead: The crust may be baked 1 day ahead. The pudding
may be made several hours in advance.

SHORTBREAD CRUST
6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature

⅓ cup (67 g) granulated sugar

1 egg yolk

1½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

FILLING

2 cups (480 ml) whole milk

¼ cup (15 g) coffee beans, lightly crushed

2 tablespoons cornstarch

¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
¼ cup (22 g) unsweetened cocoa powder