Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup salted butter (chilled, cut into ¼ inch cubes)
  • 3 tablespoons bacon fat (or shortening)
  • 6-8 tablespoons ice water
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon golden brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salted butter (room temperature)
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa nibs
  • 1 tablespoon crisp cooked bacon (about a half a piece of bacon)
  • 2 ¼ cups whole milk (divided)
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter

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