Chocolate Cream Pie
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5
Chocolate Cream Pie
Description
The pie begins by whisking cornstarch, sugar, and salt together, then incorporating egg yolks and whole milk to create a base mixture. Chopped chocolate is added before heating the mixture on medium, stirring constantly to prevent lumps and promote thickening. Cooking continues until the pudding is thick and bubbling. After straining for smoothness, butter and vanilla are folded in to enhance richness and aroma. This chocolate custard is poured into a prepared crust and chilled until set.
Chilling allows the pie to firm up fully, creating a sliceable texture. Serving with whipped cream softens the richness and adds an airy contrast. Garnishing with extra chopped chocolate provides a visual and textural finish.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust Prepared
- ¾ cup sugar granulated
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 Pinch salt
- 2 egg yolk
- 3 cups milk whole
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped (or dark chocolate)
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups Whipped Cream optional
Instructions
- Whisk together cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Whisk in the egg yolks and milk until fully combined. Add in the chopped chocolate.
- Turn on the heat to medium and cook the mixture, whisking constantly, using a spatula, and scraping up any thickened pudding on the edges of the pan.
- Cook until the pudding has completely thickened and large bubbles are forming and popping, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat; immediately pour through a mesh strainer into a bowl, using a spatula to push all the pudding out so it's extra smooth.
- Whisk in the butter and the extract until combined and fluffy. Pour the pudding into the prepared pie crust and smooth it over the top. Let cool at room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Scoop whipped cream on top of the pie. Using a spatula, spread the cream evenly over the top of the pie. Garnish with additional pieces of chopped chocolate.Keep chilled until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 678 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 678kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 238mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 465mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 674IU | 13% |
| Calcium | 209mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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