Chocolate Cream Pie
Source of Recipe
Kevin
Recipe Introduction
Chocolate cream pie isn't just a diner specialty it's the perfect dessert for any celebration. We love the added flair of chocolate curls on top, but a pretty dollop of whipped cream on each piece would look just as elegant.
List of Ingredients
Chocolate Cream Pie
Crust
7 ounces chocolate wafer cookies (about 32 small cookies)
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons low-fat milk
Filling
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
Pinch of salt
2 1/2 cups low-fat milk
2 large eggs
4 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate
Topping
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate curls for garnish (see Tip)
Recipe
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Coat a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray.
To prepare crust: Process chocolate wafers in a food processor until finely ground.
Add oil and milk; pulse until combined.
Using your hands, press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie pan.
Bake for 12 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack.
To prepare filling:
Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a large saucepan.
Whisk milk and eggs in a medium bowl, then whisk into the sugar mixture.
Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until bubbles begin to form around the edges.
Cook, stirring vigorously, for 2 minutes more.
Strain through a sieve into a large bowl.
Whisk in chocolate until completely melted.
Pour the filling into the crust.
Press a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a 'skin' from forming.
Refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.
To prepare topping & decorate pie:
Just before serving, beat cream and vanilla in a bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
Smooth any lines on the pie's surface with the back of a spoon.
Spoon or pipe (with a pastry bag) 10 dollops of whipped cream around the edge of the pie.
Garnish with chocolate curls.
Servings: 10
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