Chocolate Pie
User Reviews
5
Chocolate Pie
Description
The Chocolate Pie recipe starts with a pre-baked pie crust, filled with a custard base blended from egg yolks, milk, cream, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. The filling is slowly cooked over medium heat until thickened to a pudding-like consistency. Then chopped dark chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract are stirred in to melt smoothly into the mixture.
The result is a silky, glossy chocolate filling with a balanced sweetness from granulated sugar and depth from bittersweet chocolate. The pie crust provides a crisp, buttery contrast to the creamy interior. Optionally, the pie is topped with homemade whipped cream to add airiness and a light finish.
This dessert is ideal served chilled or at room temperature after setting, showcasing a luscious chocolate flavor that is neither overly sweet nor bitter. Modifications include using various crust types or chocolate varieties for taste preferences.
Patience in gradual thickening is important to avoid curdling or under-thickened filling. Straining the filling before pouring into the crust creates a smooth surface without lumps.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust click the link for my homemade recipe, see note 1, prepared (baked), 9 inch
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 5 Tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 5 large egg see note 2 for recipes that you can make with your leftover egg whites, yolks²
- 2 cups milk whole
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 oz dark chocolate finely chopped, bar
- 4 Tablespoons butter cut into pieces, unsalted
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 batch Whipped Cream for topping. Optional but recommended. click the link for my recipe, homemade
Instructions
- In a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch and salt.
- In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together egg yolks, milk, and heavy cream until well-combined and egg yolks are well broken up.
- While whisking the dry ingredients, drizzle the egg yolk mixture into the dry ingredients until completely combined.
- Transfer saucepan to stovetop over medium heat and whisk frequently until ingredients begin to thicken⁴ (see note 4, this will take several minutes, do not crank up the heat or your filling may not thicken properly).
- Once mixture has thickened (it should have a pudding-like consistency) whisk constantly, remove from heat and immediately add chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until chocolate and butter are completely melted and mixture is smooth.
- Pour pie filling through a fine mesh strainer into a medium-sized heatproof bowl.
- Pour filling over prepared pie crust and place a piece of clear wrap or parchment paper directly against the surface of the chocolate to prevent a skin from forming on the surface of the pie as it cools. Allow to chill in the refrigerator at least 6 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.
- Top with whipped cream just before serving. I like to use an Ateco 848 or Wilton 2D tip to decorate the pie slices in the photo, but a big mound of whipped cream right on top of the pie works just as well!
Notes
- This recipe uses a 9-inch baked pie crust; crumb crusts can substitute but may alter filling capacity.
- Save leftover egg whites for meringues or other baked goods.
- Use quality dark chocolate (60-70% cacao) for best flavor; avoid unsweetened chocolate and cocoa powder replacements.
- Slowly cook the filling over medium heat, ensuring it thickens properly before removing from heat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 532 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 532kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 152mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 812IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
