Rich and Creamy Chocolate Pie

Published on 9 June 2025 at 11:26

 

Here’s a decadent and silky Rich & Creamy Chocolate Pie recipe that's a total showstopper:


🍫 Rich and Creamy Chocolate Pie

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or Oreo cookie crumbs for extra chocolatey flavor)

  • 1/3 cup melted butter

  • 2 tbsp sugar

For the filling:

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

  • 2 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped

  • 1/4 cup butter

  • 3/4 cup sugar

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1 3/4 cups whole milk

  • 3 large egg yolks

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For topping:

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 2 tbsp powdered sweetener or sugar

  • Optional: chocolate shavings or curls


Instructions
  1. Make the crust:

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

    • Mix graham crumbs, butter, and sugar until combined.

    • Press firmly into a 9-inch pie plate.

    • Bake for 8–10 minutes; let cool.

  2. Make the filling:

    • In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt.

    • Slowly whisk in milk, then stir in egg yolks.

    • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (5–7 mins).

    • Remove from heat, stir in chocolates and butter until melted.

    • Add vanilla and pour into cooled crust.

    • Chill at least 4 hours, or until set.

  3. Whip the cream:

    • Beat heavy cream with sweetener until soft peaks form.

    • Spread or pipe on top of chilled pie.

    • Garnish with chocolate shavings.