Best 2 Classic Chocolate Cream Pie Recipes
The classic chocolate cream pie is a rich and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Its creamy chocolate filling is encased in a flaky crust and topped with a fluffy whipped cream topping. With its simple yet exquisite flavors, this classic pie is sure to be a hit with chocolate lovers of all ages. If you are looking for the perfect recipe to make this classic dessert, here are a few tips to help you get started.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
CLASSIC BETTY CROCKER CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE
Categories Chocolate Dessert No-Cook Quick & Easy
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bake pie shell. Stir together sugar, cornstarch, and salt in saucepan. Blend milk and egg yolks; gradually stir into sugar mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; blend in melted chocolate and vanilla. Immediately pour into baked pie shell. Press plastic wrap onto filling. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Serve with sweetened whipped cream, if desired.
CLASSIC CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE
I made this pie once, years ago, and had lost the recipe. Then I found it was included in my new Hershey's Chocolate recipe box that DeLena gave me for Christmas! This is the old-fashioned, from-scratch method which I have avoided over the past several years in favor of quick, easy, and time-saving newer recipes. But NOTHING...
Provided by Susan Feliciano
Categories Chocolate
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Combine chocolate and 2 cups milk in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, just until mixture boils. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 2. Stir together sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt in medium bowl. Whisk remaining 1 cup milk into egg yolks in separate bowl; stir egg mixture into sugar mixture. Gradually add to the chocolate mixture. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture boils; boil and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla.
- 3. Pour into prepared crust and press plastic wrap directly onto surface. Cool, then refrigerate until well chilled. Top with whipped cream, if desired.
- 4. Another option: Using the 3 egg whites left from getting your egg yolks, make a meringue topping. 1~ Whip egg whites with 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually whip in 1/4 cup sugar until stiff peaks form and mixture glistens. 2~ Spread on top of cooled pie, forming swirls and peaks. Bake in preheated 400° oven about 7 minutes until meringue is lightly browned.
Tips:
- For the perfect chocolate cream pie crust, use a combination of graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 10 minutes at 350°F to set the crust.
- For a smooth and creamy chocolate filling, melt the chocolate and butter together in a double boiler or in the microwave. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Slowly whisk in the eggs, one at a time. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- To make the whipped cream topping, beat the heavy cream with a hand mixer or stand mixer until stiff peaks form. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue beating until combined. Pipe or spread the whipped cream on top of the pie and garnish with chocolate shavings, cocoa powder, or fresh berries.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate in the filling. You can also add a tablespoon of instant coffee powder to the filling for a mocha flavor.
- For a creamier filling, use a combination of heavy cream and milk. You can also add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the filling to thicken it.
- If you don't have a double boiler, you can melt the chocolate and butter in the microwave. Place the chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until melted.
- To make a gluten-free chocolate cream pie, use a gluten-free graham cracker crust or a cookie crust made with gluten-free cookies.
Conclusion:
Chocolate cream pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a rich and creamy chocolate filling, a flaky graham cracker crust, and a fluffy whipped cream topping, this pie is sure to be a hit. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, this recipe will help you create a delicious and beautiful chocolate cream pie that everyone will love.
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