Dark Chocolate Pie
Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent Dark Chocolate Pie, a dessert that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a rich, silky filling made with premium dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa), this pie is the ultimate treat for any chocolate lover. The filling is gently cooked to perfection with heavy cream, egg yolks, and a touch of granulated sugar, creating a luscious custard that melts in your mouth. Top it off with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and a sprinkle of dark chocolate shavings for an irresistible finish. Perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or whenever you’re craving an elegant yet easy-to-make dessert, this pie promises to wow your guests from the very first bite. Ready in just 45 minutes of prep and cook time, plus a few hours to set, this show-stopping dessert is worth the wait!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crust)
- 8 ounces dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa), chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for filling)
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium-sized bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar until the texture resembles wet sand.
Press the 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 until it is lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and salt. Heat the mixture until it is just about to simmer, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they are smooth.
Slowly pour about 1/2 cup of the warm cream mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture, whisking continuously.
Return the saucepan to medium-low heat and cook while stirring until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 2-4 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately add the chopped dark chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Stir in the softened butter until fully incorporated.
Pour the chocolate filling into the prepared crust and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Allow the pie to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
Just before serving, top the pie with whipped cream and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings, if desired.
Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5132 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 389.3 g | 499% | |
| Saturated Fat | 231.3 g | 1157% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1398 mg | 466% | |
| Sodium | 1962 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 333.5 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.9 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 185.6 g | ||
| Protein | 50.4 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 684 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 35.5 mg | 197% | |
| Potassium | 2351 mg | 50% | |
*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.
