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Fleur De Sel Caramel Almond Brownie Pie

MAKES 1
(9- /23- )

, — !—crunchy, chewy. This pie is a
splendiferous compendium of the most compelling elements of
dessert, with solid doses of chocolate, caramel, and nuttiness. And
those particular ingredients alternate, one on top of the other, to
supply a textural party as well as a taste sensation in every bite. Add

a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, and you’re set for life.

FOR THE CRUST

unsalted butter ½ cup 115 g
sugar 1 cup 200 g

salt 1 teaspoon 6 g
eggs 2

vanilla bean paste 1 tablespoon 15 ml
all-purpose flour ½ cup 60 g

dark cocoa powder 1 cup 85 g
FOR THE FILLING

sugar 1 cup 200 g
salt 1 teaspoon 6 g

lemon juice 1 squirt

heavy cream ½ cup 120 ml
unsalted butter 2 tablespoons 28 g

Pastry Cream (page 35),
prepared through step 2 1 batch

FOR THE ASSEMBLY
½ cup dry-roasted, salted
almonds

heavy cream 1½ cups 360 ml

Procedure for the crust