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Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe

Indulge your sweetheart this Valentine's Day (or any day!) with Martha Stewart's decadent Chocolate Cream Pie, as featured on the cover of the February issue of Martha Stewart Living. This rich and creamy dessert is sure to impress! Get ready for a chocolate lover's dream.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 5069.1 kcal
Protein 131g
Rating 3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chocolate Cream Pie

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How to Make Chocolate Cream Pie

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare pie crust: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, mixing until dough just comes together. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface and transfer to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp edges. Prick bottom with a fork.
  4. Blind bake the crust: Line crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove weights and parchment paper and bake for another 5 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  5. Meanwhile, make the chocolate filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and cocoa powder. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks until light and fluffy. Gradually whisk in a small amount of the hot chocolate mixture to temper the yolks. Pour the tempered yolks into the remaining chocolate mixture and whisk until combined. Stir in vanilla extract.
  7. Pour chocolate filling into the baked pie crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set.
  8. Before serving, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread whipped cream over the chocolate filling and garnish as desired (chocolate shavings, fresh berries, etc.).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

121 g

Sugar

1578g

Fat

825g

Carbs

190g

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Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Pies And Tarts Desserts Eggs Dairy American Oven Refrigerator Dinner Party Heirloom Historical Holiday Event Kid Friendly Romantic Pies Chocolate Eggs Broil Stove Top Dietary Gifts Seasonal Comfort Food Valentines Day Taste Mood Equipment Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less