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Ultra Rich Chocolate Pie

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An incredibly rich and decadent chocolate pie with a smooth, velvety chocolate filling in a flaky pie crust, topped with whipped cream. This classic old-fashioned chocolate pie is intensely chocolatey and perfect for any chocolate lover.

Ingredients

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  • 1 deep dish 9-inch pie crust, prepared and blind baked
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 6 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • Chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the bittersweet chocolate and set aside with the butter and vanilla. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  2. Pour in the milk and add the egg yolks. Whisk until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the mixture just starts to bubble and thickens to a pudding-like consistency, about 6–8 minutes.
  4. As soon as the mixture begins to bubble and reaches pudding consistency, remove the saucepan from the heat. Immediately add the chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Stir until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and the filling is smooth and uniform.
  5. Pour the warm chocolate filling into the prebaked and cooled pie crust. Spread the filling evenly. Place the pie in the refrigerator, uncovered, and chill for at least 4 hours or until completely set.
  6. Just before serving, prepare the whipped cream: in a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie and garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.

Notes

For the best texture, use high-quality bittersweet chocolate and whole milk. The pie must be chilled for at least 4 hours to set properly. Leftover pie can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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