Description
A rich and creamy chocolate pie that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust 9-inch refrigerated (213g, fully baked and cooled (½ package))
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (67g)
- ¼ cup cornstarch (28g)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (11g)
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 3 cups whole milk (half and half also works, 720g)
- 4 oz. semisweet chocolate (113g, finely chopped, I use Ghirardelli Premium Baking Bars)
- 2 oz. bittersweet chocolate (57g, finely chopped, I use Ghirardelli Premium Baking Bars)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (42g, cut into 3 pieces)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract (8g)
- 1 cup heavy cream (227g)
- 1½ tbsp powdered sugar (11g)
- optional chocolate flakes or chocolate shavings
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
- The pie can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg