MISSISSIPPI MUD PIE

Steps:

• To prepare the crust, in a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
• Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut the butter into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.
• Add the beaten egg, tossing with a fork until a slightly dry dough forms.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead quickly 3 or 4 times until smooth.
• Shape dough into a disk, wrap in plastice wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 350.
• On a lightly floured surface, using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll the dough into a 12 inch circle.
• Fit the dough into a 9 inch pie pan.
• Trim the excess dough, leaving a 1/2 inch overhang.
• Fold the dough under; make a decorative edge.
• Chill crust while preparing filling.
• To prepare the filling, in a medium saucepan, stir together the corn syrup and sugar.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Remove the pan from the heat.
• Stir in the chocolate and butter.
• Let stand for 1 minute to melt.
• Whisk until smooth.
• In a large bowl, whisk eggs.
• Gradually whisk in the chocolate mixture until well blended.
• Pour the filling into the crust.
• Bake the pie until the filling is set, 35 to 45 minutes.
• Transfer the pie to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Sprinkle with the chocolate shavings and chill until ready to serve.