Description
A classic dessert featuring a rich chocolate filling in a flaky pie crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 30 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 32 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 gram fine sea salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 480 millilitres whole milk
- 5 millilitres pure vanilla extract
- 28 grams unsalted butter
- 1 pre-baked 23-centimetre pie crust
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and salt until homogenous and lump-free.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and whole milk until fully combined and smooth.
- Gradually pour the egg-milk blend into the saucepan with the dry ingredients, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency, approximately 7 to 10 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add unsalted butter and vanilla extract, stirring until the custard is glossy and smooth.
- Pour the warm filling into the pre-baked pie crust. Smooth the surface and allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or until fully set.
- Once thoroughly chilled, cut into slices and serve cold. Garnish with whipped cream or chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- Ensure the pie crust is fully pre-baked to avoid a soggy bottom.
- This dessert pairs well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop and Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 36 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams