Preparation Inline ingredients (beta)
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Step 1 In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
Step 2 Drop in spoonfuls of the lard throughout the bowl. Use your hands to work the lard into the dry ingredients until well combined with tiny lumps.
Step 3 Add the vinegar and 2 tablespoons of ice water. Mix the dough with a wooden spoon.
Step 4 If too dry, add the additional tablespoon of water. The dough should turn shaggy but hold its shape without sticking to your hands.
Step 5 Form the dough into a ball and place on a sheet of plastic wrap. Pat it into a 1-inch thick disk and wrap tightly. Chill for 30 minutes.
Step 6 Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Step 7 Roll out the chilled dough between two sheets of plastic wrap until 1-2 inches larger than the diameter of the 9-inch pie dish.
Step 8 Peel back the top layer of plastic wrap, leaving the dough on a single sheet. Flip the dough onto the pie dish, adjusting it to fit. Peel back the plastic wrap.
Step 9 Cut off excess dough and use a fork to crimp the edges. Freeze the pie shell for 10 minutes.
Step 10 Roll out excess scraps, cut decorations, and bake them alongside the pie shell during blind baking.
Step 11 Blind bake the crust for 20 minutes with parchment and pie weights or dry beans.
Step 12 Remove weights and parchment, poke holes in the bottom, and brush with egg wash.
Step 13 Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
Step 14 In a heat-safe dish, melt the chopped chocolate and lard in the microwave in 30-second intervals.
Step 15 In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, and salt.
Step 16 In a large mixing bowl, whip together the sugar and eggs until pale and smooth.
Step 17 On medium speed, trickle in the melted chocolate and vanilla.
Step 18 Mix in dry ingredients on low speed until just combined.
Step 19 Pour the brownie batter into the pie crust and spread evenly.
Step 20 Bake for 40 minutes, checking crust color at 25-30 minutes. Cover with foil if browning too much.
Step 21 Cool at room temperature for 20 minutes, then chill in the freezer for 40 minutes.
Step 22 Serve with whipped cream and decorations.
