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Chocolate Pie

Course Dessert
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chill Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 7 hours
Servings 1 8" pie, plus some*

Ingredients

For the crust

  • 7 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 cup chilled, salted butter cut into 1" squares
  • 2 1/2 cups AP flour, divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

For the filling

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter

To top

  • whipped cream
  • fresh berries

Instructions

Prepare the crust

  1. Make a cup of ice water and set it aside. Cube the chilled butter into 1" pieces if not already done.

  2. Whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, salt, and sugar.

  3. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or food processor until butter is pea-sized and incorporated.

  4. In a large bowl, add in additional 1 cup flour and stir. Add in ice water (removing any actual ice) and mix until the dough forms a ball.

  5. Cut in half and shape into 2 discs. Wrap in parchment paper and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Make the filling

  1. Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan. Whisk in the milk and egg yolks.

  2. Measure out the chocolate and chop it finely. Set aside.

  3. Stir the sugar and milk mixture over medium heat until it begins to become thick and just reaches a boil.

  4. Remove from heat and add in the chocolate, vanilla, and butter.

  5. Stir until thick and smooth. Set aside to cool.

Bake crust*

  1. Preheat the oven to 425F and place a baking sheet on the middle rack.

  2. Roll out half the dough into a 9" circle.

  3. Press the dough into the pie time and prick with a fork. Crimp and trim edges if desired.

  4. Insert parchment paper and pie weights or dried beans.

  5. Freeze crust for 10 minutes.

  6. Place pie crust on preheated baking sheet. Turn the oven temperature down to 400F and bake for 30 minutes.

  7. Let the crust cool prior to adding the pudding.

Assemble

  1. Fill the crust with chocolate pudding and freeze for at least 4 hours.

  2. Top with whipped cream and berries and serve cold.

Recipe Notes