Chocolate Leaf Pie

Directions

1. 1
   In large bowl combine the flour and salt, cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal with some pieces of shortening the size of corn kernels still visible.
2. 2
   Sprinkle 5 tablespoons of the ice water over the mixture, tossing to moisten evenly.
3. 3
   Gather the dough into a ball adding up to 1 tablespoon more ice water if the dough is to dry.
4. 4
   Divide the dough in half and pat each piece into a 6 inch disk.
5. 5
   Wrap separately in plastic warp and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6. 6
   When dough is cold, roll out one piece on floured surface and fit into pie plate.
7. 7
   With other piece of dough roll out and cut leaf patterns making light vein like designs.
8. 8
   Fit onto pie plate and freeze.
9. 9
   Pre bake at 350F (180C).
10. 10
    until golden.
11. 11
    For the filling, simmer heavy cream with scraped vanilla bean, add melted chocolate and other ingredients.