rich chocolate pie

Name: Rich Chocolate Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST; 6 tablespoon(s) butter melted; 1 1/2 cup(s) graham cracker crumbs; 2 tablespoon(s) sugar; ## CHOCOLATE PIE; 1 cup(s) sugar; 1/3 cup(s) cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 cup(s) whole milk; 2 cup(s) whipping cream; 1 cup(s) bittersweet chocolate chips; 3 ounce(s) semisweet chocolate chopped; 4 egg yolks beaten; 3 tablespoon(s) powdered sugar; 2 ounce(s) chocolate for shavings

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on May 5, 2020

A decadently rich chocolate pie nestled in a graham cracker crust garnished with fresh whipped cream and chocolate shavings. This decadent chocolate pie is perfect for potlucks, birthdays and neighborhood shindigs. A chocolate lovers dream come true!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
6 tablespoons butter melted
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
CHOCOLATE PIE
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole milk
2 cups whipping cream
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
3 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped
4 egg yolks beaten
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 ounces chocolate for shavings

How To Make rich chocolate pie

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9 inch pie plate with nonstick baking spray.

Step 2

Combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons sugar. Press into prepared pie plate. Bake 7-8 minutes.
Step 3

In a large 2.5 quart saucepan whisk together sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in milk, 1 cup cream, chocolate chips and chocolate. Place over medium low heat and cook to a low boil; whisking constantly. Boil for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Whisk about 1/2 cup of the hot mixture into the eggs yolks a few tablespoons at a time. Place pot back over medium low heat. Slowly whisk the warmed egg/chocolate mixture into the pie filling. Bring back to a low boil for 1-2 minutes: whisking constantly Pour into the graham cracker crust. Refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours.
Step 4

Before serving beat 1 cup whipping cream and 3 tablespoons powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe on to the pie. Using vegetable peeler garnish with mini chocolate shavings.
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