If you're using a store-bought crust, follow the package instructions and place it in a pie dish. If you're making your own, roll it out to fit the dish and pre-bake it according to your recipe.

In a heavy saucepan over low heat, combine the butter and dark chocolate. Stir occasionally until fully melted and smooth.

Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, flour, sea salt, and espresso powder. Combine them well, so every bite of your pie is consistently flavorful.

In a small mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks until well beaten. This will help in creating a velvety filling.

In another saucepan, heat the milk over a medium flame until it's just bubbling. Don’t boil it! This keeps the creaminess intact.

Slowly add half of the hot milk to the dry mixture, whisking constantly. This tempers the eggs and prevents scrambling. Once combined, pour this mixture back into the remaining milk in the saucepan.

Over medium-low heat, cook the mixture, stirring constantly until it thickens. This should take about 5-6 minutes. Once it coats the back of a spoon, remove from heat.

Stir in the melted chocolate and butter mixture along with the vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Pour this luscious chocolate filling into the prepared pie crust.

Let the pie cool at room temperature, then cover it and refrigerate for at least four hours. This allows the filling to set permanently.

Top with whipped cream and enjoy each spoonful! Don’t be surprised if you find yourself going back for seconds.

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