Sunshine’s Chocolate-Cream Pie

The first recorded recipe for chocolate cream pie dates back to the late 19th century and was published in a cookbook called ‘The Home Cook Book’ in 1877.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 220 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Sunshine’s Chocolate-Cream Pie

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 180 min Total Time 3 hrs 40 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Chocolate cookie crumbs
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cup Whole milk
• 4 ounces Semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 4 large Egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cup Whipped cream
• as needed for garnish Chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
3. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
4. In a saucepan, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, cornstarch, salt, and milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chopped chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually whisk in about 1/2 cup of the hot chocolate mixture to temper the eggs, then pour the tempered eggs back into the saucepan with the remaining chocolate mixture.
7. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, for an additional 2 minutes.
8. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the chocolate cream mixture cool slightly.
9. Pour the chocolate cream mixture into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
10. Cover the pie with plastic wrap, making sure the plastic wrap touches the surface of the chocolate cream to prevent a skin from forming.
11. Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours, or until set.
12. Before serving, top the pie with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings.
13. Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 28g44%

Total Carbohydrate 47g16%

Sugars 30g

Protein 6g12%

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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.