Chocolate Velvet Pie
Indulge in the decadent allure of a Chocolate Velvet Pie, a no-fuss dessert that combines creamy richness with irresistible elegance. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a silky chocolate cream cheese filling, and a light whipped cream topping, this pie is the perfect blend of textures and flavors. Semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream create a velvety filling that melts in your mouth, while a touch of vanilla enhances the depth of flavor. Garnished with fluffy whipped cream and optional chocolate shavings, this show-stopping dessert is as beautiful as it is indulgent. Perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or any occasion that calls for a little chocolate bliss, this pie is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 25 minutes of prep time, it chills to perfection in the fridge, making it an easy make-ahead option for busy schedules.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons chocolate shavings (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix 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.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly golden and fragrant. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
In a medium heatproof bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of the heavy cream together. You can do this by microwaving in 20-second intervals, stirring well between each, until smooth. Let the mixture cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
Add the cooled chocolate mixture to the cream cheese mixture, along with the vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whip the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until smooth and well combined.
Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to set.
Before serving, top the pie with whipped cream and optional chocolate shavings for garnish.
Slice and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5861 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 434.9 g | 558% | |
| Saturated Fat | 266.6 g | 1333% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 955 mg | 318% | |
| Sodium | 2024 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 451.9 g | 164% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 315.5 g | ||
| Protein | 49.1 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 497 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 696 mg | 15% | |
*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.
