Ultimate Chocolate Cream Pie
Indulge in pure dessert decadence with this Ultimate Chocolate Cream Pie, a luscious treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust baked to golden perfection, the pie is filled with a velvety, semisweet chocolate custard made from scratch. A layer of freshly whipped cream, lightly sweetened with powdered sugar, crowns the pie, creating the perfect blend of rich and airy textures. For an elegant touch, garnish with chocolate shavings or curls to make it truly irresistible. With just 30 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, this no-fuss recipe is perfect for both special occasions and satisfying your midweek chocolate cravings. Serve chilled for the ultimate indulgence that will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 5 large Egg yolks
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2.5 cups Whole milk
- 6 ounces Semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 0.25 cups Chocolate shavings or curls (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until evenly combined.
Press the graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust.
Bake the crust for 8–10 minutes or until lightly golden. Let it cool to room temperature.
In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk the egg yolks, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and cornstarch together until smooth.
Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly.
Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble. This should take about 6–8 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the chopped chocolate, 2 tablespoons of butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula and cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly against the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until the filling is fully set.
In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form.
Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie.
Garnish with chocolate shavings or curls if desired.
Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy your Ultimate Chocolate Cream Pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4712 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 272.9 g | 350% | |
| Saturated Fat | 151.1 g | 756% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1418 mg | 473% | |
| Sodium | 1507 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 503.8 g | 183% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 361.7 g | ||
| Protein | 57.5 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.0 mcg | 45% | |
| Calcium | 1107 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1931 mg | 41% | |
*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.
