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Liquorice Allsorts Pie Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup of Liquorice Allsorts candy, chopped
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 1/2 cups of milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Special equipment needed:
- Pie dish
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Saucepan

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Place the pre-made pie crust into the pie dish and set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
4. In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it begins to steam.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks.
6. Slowly pour the hot milk into the bowl with the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
7. Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk.
8. Add the sugar mixture to the saucepan and whisk until combined.
9. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and begins to boil.
10. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped Liquorice Allsorts, butter, and vanilla extract.
11. Pour the mixture into the pre-made pie crust.
12. Bake the pie for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
13. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
14. Serve and enjoy!


Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Temperature:
375°F
Serving size:
8 servings

Nutritional information:
Calories: 290
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 90mg
Sodium: 200mg
Carbohydrates: 41g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 27g
Protein: 4g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of Liquorice Allsorts, you can use any other candy or chocolate of your choice.
- You can use a homemade pie crust instead of a pre-made one.

Variations:
- Add a layer of whipped cream on top of the pie before serving.
- Use different flavors of candy or chocolate to create a unique pie.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to chop the Liquorice Allsorts into small pieces so they melt evenly into the pie filling.
- If the pie filling is too thick, add a little more milk to thin it out.

Storage instructions:
- Store the leftover pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- To reheat the pie, place it in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the pie on a decorative plate or platter.
- Garnish the pie with additional chopped candy or whipped cream.

Garnishes:
- Whipped cream
- Chopped candy or chocolate

Pairings:
- Vanilla ice cream
- Hot cocoa

Suggested side dishes:
- Fresh fruit salad
- Roasted vegetables

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the pie filling is too thin, add a little more cornstarch to thicken it up.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to store the leftover pie in the refrigerator to prevent bacterial growth.

Food history:
- Liquorice Allsorts were first created in 1899 in England by a man named Charlie Thompson.

Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, creamy, and slightly salty.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the pie as a dessert after a meal.

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Taste: Sweet, Tangy, Licorice, Creamy, Crunchy, Licorice-Flavored