Decadent Chocolate Cream Pie

Tammy Smith

Chocolate Cream Pie features a rich, smooth chocolate custard filling set inside a buttery, crumbly pastry or cookie crust, then topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. The filling is cooked on the stovetop and poured into the pre-baked shell before chilling for several hours until firm. Total active time is around 30 minutes, with the refrigerator doing the rest of the work.

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Prep Time 45

Cook Time 15

Total Time 1

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings slices

Calories 505 kcal

Equipment

Pie dish
Rolling pin
Saucepan
Whisk
Mixing Bowl
Plastic wrap

Ingredients

For the Crust:

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs about 10 full sheets
¼ cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

For the Chocolate Filling:

2 cups whole milk
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
4 ounces semisweet chocolate finely chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping:

1 cup heavy cream chilled
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a pie dish. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
Chocolate Filling: In a saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat until smooth. Bring to a gentle boil, cooking until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate and vanilla until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Pour filling into cooled crust and smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap, directly touching the surface of the filling, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Topping: Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Spread evenly over the chilled chocolate filling, and garnish with chocolate shavings.

Notes

Tammy’s Tips:

For a nuttier crust, substitute graham cracker crumbs with ground almonds or hazelnuts.
To ensure the perfect filling consistency, continuously whisk the mixture to avoid lumps.
Try using bittersweet chocolate for a more intense flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 505kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 6gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 212mgPotassium: 315mgFiber: 3gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 809IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Chocolate, Cream Pie, Dessert

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