For crust: Combine flour and salt in food processor.
Add chilled shortening and pulse until grainy.
With machine running, drizzle in ice water until dough masses together.
Gather dough into ball, flatten between two pieces of wax paper, and refrigerate one hour.
Meanwhile, prepare filling by beating egg yolks in a saucepan.
Stir in sugar, salt, cornstarch, and buttermilk.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and boils.
Remove from heat; stir in 3 oz melted chocolate.
Add butter and vanilla, stirring until butter melts.
Place wax paper over filling and refrigerate until cold.
Once dough is chilled, preheat oven to 350°F and roll out into 12-inch circle on floured surface.
Place in 9-inch pie pan and trim edges.
Lightly line crust with foil and fill with rice or beans.
Bake 10 minutes; remove foil and beans; return to oven and bake another 8-10 minutes until lightly browned.
Remove from oven and cool completely on wire rack.
Once crust is cool, evenly spread chilled filling into crust.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
For meringue, beat egg whites, tartar, and salt until foamy; add sugar a tablespoons.
At a time and continue to beat until stiff but not dry.
Gently fold in 1 oz melted chocolate, careful not to deflate egg whites.
Mound on top of filling, sealing edges of crust.
Bake 5-10 minutes, or until meringue is lightly browned.
Chill thoroughly before serving cold.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	389.06 Kcal (1629 kJ)
Calories from fat	208.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.15g	36%
Cholesterol	84.21mg	28%
Sodium	408.23mg	17%
Potassium	352.93mg	8%
Total Carbs	41.16g	14%
Sugars	19.81g	79%
Dietary Fiber	3.11g	12%
Protein	9.03g	18%
Iron	1.2mg	6%
Calcium	99mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	239.92 Kcal (1004 kJ)
Calories from fat	128.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.27g	36%
Cholesterol	51.93mg	28%
Sodium	251.74mg	17%
Potassium	217.64mg	8%
Total Carbs	25.38g	14%
Sugars	12.22g	79%
Dietary Fiber	1.92g	12%
Protein	5.57g	18%
Iron	0.7mg	6%
Calcium	61.1mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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