Description
A decadent dessert featuring a chocolate graham cracker crust filled with creamy chocolate pudding, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups finely crushed chocolate graham crackers
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the filling:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- For the topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 10 minutes and cool completely.
- Make the filling: In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Temper egg yolks with hot mixture, then return to pan. Cook until custard thickens. Remove from heat, add butter, vanilla, and chocolate. Stir until smooth. Pour into crust. Chill for 4 hours.
- Prepare the topping: Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over pie. Garnish with chocolate shavings. Serve chilled.
Notes
Ensure the filling is completely cooled before topping. Substitute dairy-free options for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 6g