German Sweet Chocolate Pie
Indulge in the decadently rich and silky 'German Sweet Chocolate Pie,' a dessert that beautifully combines creamy chocolate filling with a buttery crust for a true showstopper. This elegant pie starts with the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of German sweet chocolate, enhanced by the smoothness of evaporated milk and the richness of egg yolks. Sweetened to perfection and thickened just right, the luscious chocolate filling nestles into a pre-baked pie crust and is chilled to set, delivering a slice of pure, velvety bliss. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and optional chocolate shavings, this pie is as visually stunning as it is delicious. With only 20 minutes of prep time, this chocolate lover's dream is perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or any occasion where you want to impress. Make this irresistible dessert and savor every bite of its luxurious, creamy texture!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ounces German sweet chocolate
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 5 ounces Evaporated milk
- 2/3 cup Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons Chocolate shavings (optional for garnish)
- 1 9-inch crust Pre-baked pie crust
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) if using an unbaked pie crust. Follow instructions on the crust packaging to pre-bake it, or skip this step if you've purchased a fully pre-baked crust.
In a medium saucepan, melt the German sweet chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Once melted, gradually stir in the evaporated milk. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly add this dry mixture to the chocolate mixture, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
Lightly beat the egg yolks in a small bowl. Gradually add a small amount of the warm chocolate mixture to the yolks to temper them, then slowly whisk the tempered yolks back into the saucepan.
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens (about 4–5 minutes). It should coat the back of a spoon. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the chocolate filling into the prepared pie crust and smooth the surface with a spatula.
Allow the pie to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until the filling is firm.
Before serving, spread or pipe whipped cream on top of the pie and sprinkle with chocolate shavings for garnish, if desired.
Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
341 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.9 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 176 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.7 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 130 mg | 3% | |
*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.
