Chocolate Cream Pie
Here’s a delicious and simple recipe for a classic Chocolate Cream Pie:
Ingredients:
Crust:
1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers or chocolate wafers
⅓ cup granulated sugar
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Chocolate Filling:
2 cups whole milk
½ cup heavy cream
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 large egg yolks
½ tsp salt
6 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
Whipped Cream Topping:
1 cup heavy cream, chilled
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: Chocolate shavings or curls for garnish
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers or chocolate wafers with sugar and melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand.
Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie pan, covering the bottom and sides evenly.
Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let it cool completely before filling.
Step 2: Make the Chocolate Filling
In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, cream, sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt until smooth.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it starts to thicken and bubble.
In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks. Gradually add a few tablespoons of the hot mixture to the yolks to temper them, then return the yolk mixture to the saucepan.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Add chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth and fully combined.
Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Chill for at least 4 hours or until set.
Step 3: Whipped Cream Topping
Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with a hand or stand mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie.
Step 4: Garnish and Serve
Add chocolate shavings or curls on top for decoration.
Slice and serve chilled.
Enjoy your homemade Chocolate Cream Pie! 🍫🥧