Decadent Chocolate Cream Pie
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Decadent Chocolate Cream Pie
Description
The Decadent Chocolate Cream Pie combines a crunchy graham cracker crust with a thick chocolate cream filling crafted from a blend of unsweetened baking chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate chips cooked with milk, cream, sugar, and cornstarch. Egg yolks are tempered into the mixture to enrich and thicken it, resulting in a silky custard-like texture. A stabilized whipped cream topping, enhanced with gelatin and vanilla, provides a firm yet fluffy finish that holds its shape well on the pie.
This pie is chilled before serving, allowing the layers to set firmly. The balance of bittersweet chocolate flavor with the buttery crust and smooth cream topping creates a well-rounded dessert that can be served chilled on its own or paired with fresh berries for additional freshness.
For best results, ensure the pie cools completely before adding the whipped cream topping to maintain its stability. Variations on the crust can include crushed Oreos or chocolate graham crackers for a richer chocolate base.
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crushed
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter melted, salted
Chocolate Filling
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk chocolate
- 3 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons butter salted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Stabilized Whipped Cream
- 3 tablespoons water cold
- 1 teaspoon gelatin unflavored
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Graham Cracker Crust
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups crushed graham cracker and 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Gradually pour in 6 tablespoons salted butter (melted), mixing until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate to form an even crust. Bake for 7 minutes, then cool completely on a wire rack.
Chocolate Pie Filling
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/3 cup cornstarch. Add the 1 cup milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 3 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate (roughly chopped), and 3 tablespoons chocolate chips. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 5–7 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat. In a small bowl, whisk 3 large egg yolks. Gradually add 1/3 cup of the warm chocolate mixture to the yolks while whisking constantly to temper them. Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan. Return the pan to medium heat and cook for an additional 90 seconds, stirring continuously.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons salted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the butter is fully melted and incorporated. Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Allow the pie to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
Stabilized Whipped Cream
- To prepare the whipped cream topping, sprinkle 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin over 3 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom. Microwave the mixture on high for 5–10 seconds, or until the gelatin dissolves and becomes clear.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with a hand mixer or stand mixer until soft peaks form. Add 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then gradually pour in the melted gelatin while continuing to whip. Beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream evenly over the chilled pie. Garnish with shaved chocolate or a dusting of cocoa powder, if desired.
Notes
- Substitute crushed Oreos or chocolate graham crackers for the graham cracker crust to create a chocolate crust variant.
- Make sure the pie is fully chilled before adding the stabilized whipped cream topping to keep it firm and prevent melting.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 637 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 637kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 259mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 1385IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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