Decadent Double Chocolate Dream Pie - A Slice of Heaven!

Instructions:

1. Combine flour and salt in a food processor (or bowl).
2. Cut in butter and shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add ice water until the dough just comes together.
4. Form into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
5. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface.
6. Transfer to the pie plate and crimp the edges.
7. Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights.
8. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes.
9. Remove pie weights and parchment paper and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Let cool completely.
10. In a heatproof bowl, place chopped chocolate and heavy cream. Set aside.
11. In a saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, salt and cornstarch.
12. Gradually whisk in milk.
13. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbling.
14. Whisk a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks to temper them.
15. Pour the tempered egg yolks into the saucepan and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
16. Remove from heat and pour hot mixture over chocolate and cream. Let stand for 1 minute, then whisk until smooth.
17. Stir in butter and vanilla extract.
18. Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled pie crust.
19. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing gently onto the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming.
20. Chill for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to set.
21. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings (optional).
22. Slice and enjoy this delicious chocolate pie!