Chocolate Fried Pies
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with these irresistible Chocolate Fried Pies, a delightful fusion of crispy, golden pastry and rich, gooey chocolate filling. Perfectly handmade from scratch, the flaky dough encases a luscious blend of melted semi-sweet chocolate chips and velvety heavy cream, enhanced with a hint of vanilla for extra decadence. These pies are fried to golden perfection, offering a satisfying crunch with every bite. Serve them warm and finish with a dusting of powdered sugar for a bakery-style treat that’s easy to make at home. Whether as a show-stopping dessert or a sweet weekend indulgence, Chocolate Fried Pies are guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 0.5 cups Ice water
- 1.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 0.25 cups Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
Add the chilled cubed butter to the bowl, and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork until the dough comes together. Do not overwork the dough.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream. Stir constantly until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the chocolate filling cool to room temperature.
Roll out the chilled pastry dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a 5-inch round cookie cutter or a bowl to cut out circles.
Place 1-2 tablespoons of the chocolate filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pressing firmly with a fork.
In a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to maintain the temperature.
Carefully fry 2-3 pies at a time, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove using a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Repeat with the remaining pies.
Optional: Dust the fried pies with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
Serve warm and enjoy your chocolate fried pies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
12719 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1248.9 g | 1601% | |
| Saturated Fat | 323.6 g | 1618% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 637 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 1258 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 455.9 g | 166% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 193.6 g | ||
| Protein | 50.0 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 20.2 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 381 mg | 8% | |
*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.
