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Description
A rich and creamy chocolate pie with a flaky crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 9-inch pie crust, baked and cooled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly.
- Remove from heat and add chocolates. Stir until melted.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks. Gradually add 1 cup of hot mixture to yolks, stirring constantly.
- Return yolk mixture to saucepan. Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring.
- Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla.
- Pour filling into crust. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Chill the pie fully before slicing.
- Store leftovers in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg