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Classic Chocolate Pie Recipe

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Classic Chocolate Pie Recipe

 

 

Ingredients:

  • For the Crust:
    • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/3 cup vegetable shortening
    • 4 to 5 tablespoons ice water
  • For the Chocolate Filling:
    • 1 1/2 cups sugar
    • 1/3 cup cornstarch
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 3 cups milk
    • 4 egg yolks, slightly beaten
    • 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Whipped Cream Topping:
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Pie Crust:
    • Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    • Sprinkle one tablespoon of water over part of the flour mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push to the side of the bowl. Repeat until all is moistened. Form dough into a ball.
    • On a lightly floured surface, use your hands to slightly flatten the dough. Roll dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges as desired.
  2. Pre-bake the Crust:
    • Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
    • Line the crust with a double thickness of aluminum foil. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 to 6 minutes or until crust is set and dry. Remove from oven.
  3. Make the Chocolate Filling:
    • In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir for 1 minute.
    • Gradually stir at least half of the hot mixture into egg yolks. Blend back into the hot mixture in the saucepan. Boil and stir for 1 more minute.
    • Remove from heat; stir in chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Assemble the Pie:
    • Pour the chocolate filling into the pie crust. Cover with plastic wrap, placing the wrap directly onto the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming. Chill for at least 2 hours until set.
  5. Prepare Whipped Cream Topping:
    • In a chilled mixing bowl, beat heavy cream until it begins to thicken. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form.
    • Once the pie is chilled, spread whipped cream over the filling. Chill until ready to serve.

 

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