Chocolate Cream Pie II

Chocolate cream pie is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 1900s and has since become a classic dessert loved by many.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 160 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Chocolate Cream Pie II

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 40 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Chocolate cookie crumbs
• 0.5 cup Butter, melted
• 0.75 cup Sugar
• 0.25 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2.5 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3 large Egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• as needed for garnish Chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
3. Bake crust in preheated oven for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
4. In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, salt, and milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
5. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
6. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks. Gradually whisk in a small amount of the chocolate mixture to temper the eggs.
7. Return egg mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for an additional 2 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
9. Pour filling into the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
10. Before serving, top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 25g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.