Thick Chocolate Pie

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Thick Chocolate Pie

Description

A firm, no ooze, no weep pie. Use better chocolate for a better pie. I use a flat whisk for this recipe. Recently made with all dark brown sugar, liked it even better. Texture is best if you allow pie to sit out of fridge for 30 minutes before serving.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 45 Min

Total Time : 55 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 8
  • 1⁄2 white sugar


  • 1⁄2 dark brown sugar


  • 1⁄4 cornstarch


  • 1 unflavored gelatin


  • 1⁄2 salt


  • 2 1⁄2 milk


  • 1cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or bittersweet)


  • 2ounces unsweetened chocolate squares, chopped


  • 4 egg yolks, room temperature


  • 1 vanilla


  • 1 baked deep dish pie shell

Directions

  • Combine sugars, starch, gelatin and salt in med sauce pan.
  • Add milk gradually while whisking.
  • Add chocolate.
  • Cook and whisk over med heat till mixture boils 1 minute, remove from heat.
  • Place egg yolks in a medium bowl and whisk. Gradually pour 1 cup of hot mixture into egg yolks, whisking constantly.
  • Whisk egg and chocolate mixture back into remaining chocolate mixture.
  • Return to medium heat, whisking constantly till mixture boils 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and add vanilla.
  • Stir till cool and thickened slightly.
  • Pour into pre-baked pie shell and cover pie surface with plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Serve topped with sweetened whipped cream.

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