Black-Bottom Chocolate Pie

Directions

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   For crust: Spray 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish with nonstick spray.
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   Stir butter and chocolate in heavy small saucepan over low heat until melted.
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   Finely grind cookies in processor.
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   Add chocolate mixture.
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   Process until crumbs are moistened.
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   Press crumb mixture into prepared pie dish.
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   Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
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   For Filling: Whisk first 4 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan to blend.
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   Whisk in egg yolks to form thick paste.
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    Gradually whisk in milk, then cream.
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    Whisk over medium-high heat until mixture thickens and boils 1 minute.
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    Remove from heat.
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    Add chocolate and whisk until smooth.
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    Whisk in rum and vanilla.
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    Cool 5 minutes, whisking occasionally.
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    Transfer filling to frozen crust.
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    Chill until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
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    For Topping: Beat first 3 ingredients in large bowl until firm peaks form.
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    Spoon whipped cream into pastry bag fitted with large star tip.
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    Pipe rosettes around edge of pie.
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    Garnish with chocolate curls.
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    (Can be made 4 hours ahead; chill.
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