Chocolate Amaretto Pie
Indulge in the luxurious decadence of this Chocolate Amaretto Pie, a dessert that strikes the perfect balance between rich chocolate and nutty, boozy sophistication. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a velvety ganache-like filling infused with smooth Amaretto liqueur, this pie is a showstopper for dinner parties or special occasions. The easy-to-make crust comes together quickly with a bake time of just 10 minutes, while the luscious chocolate filling sets beautifully in the refrigerator, making it an ideal make-ahead dessert. Top it off with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings for an elegant finishing touch. Perfectly creamy, rich, and irresistibly flavorful, this chocolate pie is a dream dessert that will leave your guests craving more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (for crust)
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 1.5 cups Semisweet chocolate chips
- 1.25 cups Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- 2 tablespoons Chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly coated and the mixture resembles wet sand.
Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust. Use the back of a measuring cup to pack it tightly.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer (do not boil). Remove from heat.
Add the chocolate chips to the hot cream and let sit for 2 minutes to allow the chocolate to soften.
Stir the cream and melted chocolate until smooth and glossy. If the mixture is not fully melting, place it back on low heat for a few seconds while stirring constantly.
Stir in the amaretto liqueur and salt until fully incorporated.
Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is set and firm.
Before serving, optionally top the pie with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings.
Slice and serve chilled for a decadent treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3438 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 267.2 g | 343% | |
| Saturated Fat | 164.2 g | 821% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 643 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 1855 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.6 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 104.9 g | ||
| Protein | 17.4 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 456 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
