Sambuca Pie

Directions

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   To prepare the custard, whisk together the eggs, sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan.
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   Add the milk in a slow stream while whisking constantly over medium heat.
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   Continue whisking or stirring until the mixture just begins to boil.
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   Remove from heat and add the vanilla, stirring well.
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   Working quickly while the custard is hot, assemble the pie.
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   Pour the Sambuca into a flat bottomed bowl.
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   Spread a layer of custard in the bottom of the pie crust.
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   Dip the Social Tea Biscuits individually into the Sambuca turning to coat both sides.
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   Place a layer of biscuits on the hot custard, breaking the biscuits if necessary to fill in any large gaps.
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    Continue layering custard and biscuits ending with custard (it's about 3 layers of custard to 2 layers of biscuits).
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    You will not use the whole box.
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    Top the pie with a generous splatter of sprinkles.
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    Using a vegetable peeler, place long curls of chocolate on top as well, if desired.
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    Chill pie without cover until set, about 45 minutes.
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    Variations: By changing the flavors of liqueur, cookies and/or custard many different but equally delicious pies can be created.
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    A Frangelico-flavored pie in a prepared chocolate crumb crust is great!
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    Use chocolate wafers and chocolate cookies and it tastes like a Bacci hazelnut candy.
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    The combinations are limited only by your imagination and the contents of your liqueur cabinet!