Torta De Chocolate Chocolate Pie Recipe

How to Make Torta De Chocolate Chocolate Pie

1. **Prepare the Pastry:** In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
2. Cut 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes, into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in ½ cup sour cream until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
4. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough piece into a 10x10 inch square.
6. Transfer each square to a buttered baking sheet. Prick all over with a fork.
7. Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
8. Carefully transfer the pastry squares to a wire rack to cool completely. They will be fragile.
9. **Prepare the Filling:** In a medium saucepan, combine 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped, 1 cup heavy cream, and 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes.
10. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate and butter are melted and the mixture is smooth.
11. In a separate bowl, whisk 2 large egg yolks until thick and pale yellow.
12. Gradually whisk in a few tablespoons of the hot chocolate mixture into the egg yolks to temper them.
13. Pour the tempered egg yolks into the remaining chocolate mixture and stir until well combined.
14. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
15. Let the filling cool slightly until it thickens enough to spread, but do not refrigerate (it will become too stiff).
16. **Assemble the Pie:** Place one pastry square on a serving plate. Spread a layer of the chocolate filling evenly over the pastry.
17. Repeat with remaining pastry squares and filling, reserving the nicest-looking square for the top.
18. Sift powdered sugar over the top layer.
19. **Decorate (Optional):** Transfer any leftover filling to a pastry bag fitted with a star tip and pipe decorative swirls onto the top layer.