Description
A decadently rich chocolate pie nestled in a graham cracker crust garnished with fresh whipped cream and chocolate shavings. This decadent chocolate pie is perfect for potlucks, birthdays and neighborhood shindigs. A chocolate lovers dream come true!
Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
- 1-½ cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1 cup Sugar
- ⅓ cups Cornstarch
- ½ teaspoons Salt
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 2 cups Whipping Cream
- 1 cup Bittersweet Chocolate Chips
- 3 ounces, weight Semisweet Chocolate, Chopped
- 4 Egg Yolks, Beaten
- 3 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar
- 2 ounces, weight Chocolate For Shavings
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9 inch pie plate with nonstick baking spray.
Combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons sugar. Press into prepared pie plate. Bake 7-8 minutes.
In a large 2.5 quart saucepan whisk together sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in milk, 1 cup cream, chocolate chips and chocolate. Place over medium low heat and cook to a low boil; whisking constantly. Boil for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Whisk about 1/2 cup of the hot mixture into the eggs yolks a few tablespoons at a time. Place pot back over medium low heat. Slowly whisk the warmed egg/chocolate mixture into the pie filling. Bring back to a low boil for 1-2 minutes: whisking constantly Pour into the graham cracker crust. Refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours.
Before serving beat 1 cup whipping cream and 3 tablespoons powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe on to the pie. Using vegetable peeler garnish with mini chocolate shavings.
