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Hazelnut Chocolate Pie perfect for Thanksgiving. It's like a pecan pie without the pecans

Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

Here’s a sophisticated riff on classic pecan pie for chocolate lovers. This pie features a coating of bittersweet chocolate underneath the gooey, espresso-infused hazelnut filling, as well as a delectable topping of crunchy sugar-coated hazelnuts.

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