Name: Chocolate Cream Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 3 h 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pie crust (9-inch refrigerated, fully baked and cooled); ⅓ cup granulated sugar; ¼ cup cornstarch; 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; ¼ tsp kosher salt; 3 cups whole milk; 4 oz. semisweet chocolate, finely chopped; 2 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped; 3 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 3 pieces; 2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1 cup heavy cream; 1½ tbsp powdered sugar; chocolate flakes or chocolate shavings (optional)

Description

A delicious and creamy chocolate pie topped with whipped cream.

Ingredients

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1 pie crust (9-inch refrigerated, fully baked and cooled)
⅓ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ tsp kosher salt
3 cups whole milk
4 oz. semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
2 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
3 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 3 pieces
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
1½ tbsp powdered sugar
chocolate flakes or chocolate shavings (optional)

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Instructions

Set the cooked pie crust aside until ready to fill.
Cut a piece of parchment paper or waxed paper the size of the pie plate, and spray it lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, whisk the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt together.
Add the milk and whisk, scraping the sides until fully incorporated.
Set the saucepan over medium to medium-low heat. Cook and whisk continuously for 8-10 minutes, or until bubbly over the entire surface and thickened.
Cook an additional 30 seconds and remove from the heat.
Add the chocolate and butter and whisk until melted and smooth. Add the vanilla and whisk until incorporated.
Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust and cover with the prepared parchment. Lightly press the parchment against the surface of the filling.
Cool the pie on the countertop 45-60 minutes then refrigerate until filling is set and firm, about 3 hours. The pie can be made up to 24 hours ahead, but add the whipped cream not more than 2 hours before serving.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the cream and powdered sugar on MEDIUM-HIGH until foamy, about 1 minute.
Set the speed to HIGH and whisk until stiff peaks form, about 1-2 minutes.
Spread the whipped cream over the pie and serve.
Garnish with chocolate flakes or shavings.

Notes

This pie can be prepared one day ahead for convenience.
Ensure to add the whipped cream close to serving time for best results.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 70mg