Name: Gluten-Free Chocolate Cream Pie
Yield: Makes one 9" pie Servings
Ingredients: 1 8-oz. package gluten-free gingersnaps (about 36 cookies; preferably Mi-Del brand); 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 large egg yolks; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup plus 1 Tbsp. sugar; 2 cups whole milk; 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped, or 1½ cups chocolate chips; 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon instant espresso powder; ¾ cup chilled heavy cream; Chocolate shavings (for serving)

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Alex Lau

Gingersnaps add an unexpected zing and are a great foil to the richness of this chocolatey pie. Sub in gluten-free graham crackers if you prefer.

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