Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy decadence of this Chocolate Cream Pie. A luscious chocolate filling nestled in a flaky pie crust, topped with billowy whipped cream and chocolate shavings, this dessert is a true delight for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 9-inch pre-baked pie crust
Chocolate Filling:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Filling: In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, and milk. Cook until thickened. Temper egg yolks, then add to mixture. Stir in chocolate, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Pour into pie crust.
- Chill: Cover filling with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Make Whipped Cream: Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Finish Pie: Spread whipped cream over pie and garnish with chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Consider using dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- You can use a homemade or store-bought pie crust for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (with pre-baked crust)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
