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Chocolate Cream Pie Easy Recipe

Chocolate Cream Pie is a decadent dessert that combines a buttery, flaky crust with a luscious, silky chocolate filling and a fluffy whipped cream topping. This easy recipe requires simple ingredients and minimal effort, making it perfect for special occasions or a delightful treat any time.
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Equipment

  • - 9-inch pie pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • - Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • - Hand or stand mixer
  • - Plastic wrap

Ingredients
  

  • #### For the Crust:
  • - 1 pre-made pie crust or homemade crust, if preferred
  • #### For the Chocolate Filling:
  • - 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
  • - 1/4 cup 30g cornstarch
  • - 1/4 tsp salt
  • - 3 cups 720ml whole milk
  • - 4 large egg yolks
  • - 6 oz 170g semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • - 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • #### For the Whipped Cream Topping:
  • - 1 cup 240ml heavy whipping cream
  • - 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • - 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • - Optional: Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish

Instructions
 

  • **Prepare the Crust:** Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the pre-made crust according to package instructions or your recipe. Let it cool completely.
  • **Make the Chocolate Filling:** In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble.
  • **Temper the Eggs:** In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly add 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture to the yolks, whisking constantly. Pour the tempered yolks back into the saucepan and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • **Add Chocolate and Flavoring:** Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • **Cool the Filling:** Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust. Cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
  • **Prepare the Whipped Cream:** In a chilled mixing bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  • **Assemble the Pie:** Spread the whipped cream over the chilled chocolate filling. Garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder, if desired.