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Chocolate Pie Recipe

This chocolate pie is a dreamy, decadent dessert for any occasion. It's a rich chocolate filling chilled in a golden pie crust, served with whipped cream, and an easy cocoa nib praline. It's simple to make with only real ingredients.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 273 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: North American

Ingredients

Chocolate Filling
  • 1 1 pie crust homemade or store-bought
  • ½ ½ cup EACH: granulated sugar and brown sugar packed
  • ¼ ¼ cup EACH: cornstarch and unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 ½ 2 ½ cups whole milk
  • 4 4 large egg yolks
  • 4 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 2 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cocoa Nib Praline
  • 1 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 1 teaspoon salted butter room temperature
  • ¼ ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 1 tablespoon cocoa nibs can sub minced nuts
  • 1 1 tablespoon crispy cooked bacon optional

Instructions

Chocolate Pie
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  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Poke holes in the bottom of the crust with a fork then line the bottom with parchment paper. Place pie weights or dry beans into the bottom of the pie and bake it for 15 minutes. Remove the parchment paper and pie weights then bake the pie for another 10-15 minutes, until it is golden brown.
  2. While the pie crust bakes, make the filling. Add both the sugars, cornstarch, and cocoa powder to a medium-sized pot.
  3. Whisk the milk and egg yolks in a bowl and then slowly pour them into the pot, whisking as you pour, until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Turn the heat to medium and cook the filling, whisking frequently, until the mixture comes to a boil. Remove the pot from the heat and add the chocolate, butter, and vanilla and stir until the chocolate melts.
  5. Pour the filling into the pie crust and let it cool for 30 minutes on your counter. Move the pie to your fridge and let it cool completely.
  6. Serve the chocolate pie with whipped cream, and if using, the praline.
Cocoa Nib Praline
  1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl. Drop the mixture by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared sheet, spacing 1 inch apart. Bake until mixture spreads and is deep golden brown, about 10 minutes Note: the mixture will flow together into 1 piece on the baking sheet.
  2. Remove the praline from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. Break the praline into irregular pieces or shards. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store airtight in a single layer, or between layers of parchment paper, at room temperature.)

Notes

  • Cocoa nibs are coarsely chopped cocoa beans. They can be found at specialty grocery stores or well-stocked supermarkets. You can substitute chopped nuts or some extra bacon instead if they're not available where you live.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 slice (of 16) Calories 273kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 98mg (33%) Sodium 215mg (9%) Potassium 149mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 402IU (8%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 273

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 slice (of 16)
Calories 273kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 215mg 9%
Potassium 149mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 402IU 8%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.