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Chocolate Pie

Chocolate Pie

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 6 hours (for levain)
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Chocolate Cream Pie features a rich, homemade chocolate filling nestled in a buttery Oreo crust, topped with fresh whipped cream and chocolate curls. A dreamy dessert for every chocoholic!


Ingredients

Scale

For the Oreo Crust:

  • 24 Oreo cookies
  • 5 tbsp butter, melted

For the Chocolate Filling:

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 6 tbsp salted butter, chopped
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (use high-quality chocolate like Ghirardelli)
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Whipped Topping:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar (or granulated sugar)
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare the Oreo Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
  2. Crush Oreos in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Stir in melted butter.
  3. Press mixture evenly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool completely. (Can be made 1-2 days ahead.)

Make the Chocolate Filling:

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar and milk over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and cornstarch until smooth.
  3. Temper the eggs: Slowly add a few spoonfuls of the hot milk mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly. Repeat a few times.
  4. Combine mixtures: Slowly pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan, whisking continuously.
  5. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to gently boil (large bubbles breaking the surface).
  6. Remove from heat and stir in butter, chocolate, and vanilla until smooth.

Chill the Pie:

  1. Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled Oreo crust and smooth into an even layer.
  2. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top to prevent a skin from forming.
  3. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight until fully set.

Make the Whipped Topping:

  1. Once the pudding is set, beat heavy cream in a mixing bowl on high speed for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and continue mixing until soft peaks form (2-3 minutes).
  3. Spread whipped cream over the pie and garnish with chocolate curls or shavings.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: The pie can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Storage: Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Chocolate Shavings: Use a vegetable peeler to shave a chocolate bar for elegant curls.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 324
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg