Chocolate Amaretto Pie

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Roll dough between sheets of parchment paper into a 12-inch circle. Peel off the top sheet and invert the dough into a 9-inch pie pan. Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Remove the paper. Fold under the excess dough and flute, or trim with scissors and crimp (see Tip). Prick the crust with a fork several times; line with parchment paper and cover with pie weights (or dry beans).

Bake the crust for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and paper and bake until the crust is golden, 8 to 12 minutes more. Let cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour.

Combine 2/3 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt in a large saucepan. Whisk egg yolks and milk in a medium bowl, then whisk into the sugar mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until steaming and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 16 to 18 minutes. Whisk in amaretto (or almond extract) and cook, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and stir until melted.

Pour the filling into the cooled crust and let cool for 20 minutes. Press a piece of plastic wrap on the surface of the filling and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.

Beat cream, the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, vanilla and cinnamon with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Serve the pie topped with the whipped cream and almonds.