Crispy Chocolate Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 160'C/325'F.
2. 2
   Grease and line the base of a 20cm flan tin.
3. 3
   Whisk the egg whites in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form.
4. 4
   Fold in the ground almonds, ground rice, caster sugar and almond essence.
5. 5
   Spread the mixture over the base and sides of the tin.
6. 6
   Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Meanwhile, place the chocolate in the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water and stir until melted.
8. 8
   Remove from heat and leave to cool slightly, then beat in the egg yolks, icing sugar, whisky and cream until thoroughly incorporated.
9. 9
   Remove flan tin from the oven and pour in the chocolate mixture.
10. 10
    Cover, return to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until set.
11. 11
    Remove from the oven and cool completely.