Best 5 Orange Chocolate Pie Recipes

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Savor the symphony of flavors in the orange chocolate pie, where the zesty freshness of citrus blends harmoniously with the rich indulgence of chocolate. This delectable treat is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, offering a delightful combination that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a culinary enthusiast seeking new adventures, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the ultimate orange chocolate pie, ensuring a stunning centerpiece for your dessert table and a memorable taste experience for all who indulge in its goodness.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE CHOCOLATE RICOTTA PIE



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A traditional Italian dessert served during the holidays and for special occasions, this pie features the classic pairing of orange and chocolate. The result is rich and tangy—a perfect finale to a Mediterranean-style dinner. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cartons (15 ounces each) whole-milk ricotta cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons orange liqueur, optional
Pastry for double-crust pie

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, chocolate chips, sugar, orange zest and, if desired, orange liqueur., On a floured surface, roll out half the dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate; transfer to pie plate. Fill with ricotta mixture., Roll out remaining dough into an 11-in. circle; cut into 1-in.-wide strips. Lay half of the strips across the pie, about 1 in. apart. Fold back every other strip halfway. Lay another strip across center of pie at a right angle. Unfold strips over center strip. Fold back the alternate strips; place a second strip across the pie. Continue to add strips until pie is covered with lattice. Trim, seal and flute edges., Bake at 425° until crust is golden brown, 40-45 minutes. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 31g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CHOCOLATE ORANGE PIE



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From North Richland Hills, Texas, Laurie LaClair shares this make-ahead delight that's just in time for your Halloween bash. "I dreamed up this wonderful concoction when I was yearning for the creamy orange ice cream treat of my childhood," she writes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup evaporated milk
1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
1 pint orange sherbet, softened
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the marshmallows, chocolate chips and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until melted. Remove from the heat. Cool completely, Meanwhile, alternately arrange scoops of ice cream and sherbet in crust; smooth top. Pour chocolate sauce over pie; sprinkle with pecans. Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours. May be frozen for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHOCOLATE-ORANGE TOFU PIE



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This creamy chocolate pie made my five year old say yum!

Provided by Rebecca McGrew

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Chocolate Pie Recipes

Time 4h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (16 ounce) package silken tofu
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur
¼ teaspoon orange oil
2 tablespoons honey
5 teaspoons cider vinegar
¼ cup mini chocolate chips
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer or stand mixer, whip the cream cheese and tofu until smooth. Add the cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla, coffee liqueur, orange oil, honey, and vinegar; beat until smooth. Fold in half of the chocolate chips, then pour the batter into the pie shell, sprinkle with the remaining chocolate chips.
  • Bake in preheated oven until set, about 25 minutes. Cool to room temperature and then refrigerate until cold before serving, at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 219.6 mg, Sugar 28.7 g

ORANGE CHOCOLATE PIE



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I think I took someone's chocolate pie and added orange to it. Eventually I'll add orange to just about any chocolate recipe. Can use an 8 oz. carton of Cool Whip instead of the real whipped cream. For the crust, mix 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs with 4 Tablespoons melted butter and press into a 9-inch pie plate.

Provided by mliss29

Categories     Pie

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup milk
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 cup heavy cream
1 chocolate cookie pie crust, unbaked

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and milk on high for 1-2 minutes, checking and stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth.
  • Beat in cream cheese and orange zest until smooth.
  • Let cool.
  • Whip cream until stiff. Fold into chocolate mixture.
  • Spoon into prepared crust.
  • Chill. (Can be frozen but you'll have to give it time to defrost so you can cut it.).

CHOCOLATE ORANGE PECAN PIE



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Categories     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

CRUST
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
6 tbls chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3 tbls chilled solid vegetable shortening
3 tbls about ice water
FILLING
1 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar
3 large eggs
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tbls dark rum
1 tbls unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp grated orange peel
1/8 tsp salt
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
2 cups pecan halves, lightly toasted
FOR CRUST: Place flour and salt in large bowl. Add butter and shortening and rub with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Gradually mix in enough water until dough forms moist clumps. Gather into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic: chill 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 14" round. Transfer to 9" diameter glass pie dish. Trim and crimp edges. Freeze 10 minutes. Line with foil; fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake until sides are set, about 12 minutes. Remove foil and beans and bake crust until pale golden, piercing with toothpick if crust bubbles, about 7 minutes more. Transfer crust to rack. Reduce oven temperature to 350.
FOR FILLING:
Whisk first 7 ingredientsin large bowl. Melt chocolat in top of double broiler over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Whisk chocolate into filling.
Arrange pecan halves in bottom of pie crust. Spoon filling over. Bake until filling puffs and no longer moves in center when pie is shaken, about 30 minutes. Transfer pie to rack and cool completely. (Pie can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.) Cut pie into wedges and serve.

Steps:

  • CRUST: Place flour & salt in large bowl. Add butter & shortening & rub with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Gradually mix in enough water until dough forms moist clumps. Gather into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic; chill 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 14" round. Transfer to 9" glass pie dish. Trim & crimp edges. Freeze 10 minutes. Line w/foil; fill w/dried beans or pie weight. Bake until sides are set, about 12 minutes. Remove foil & beans & bake crust until pale golden, piercing w/toothpick if crust bubbles, about 7 minutes more. Transfer crust to rack. Reduce oven temp to 350. FILLING: Whisk first 7 ingredients in large bowl. Melt chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Whisk chocolate into filling. Arrange pecans in bottom of pie crust. Spoon filling over. Bake until filling puffs and no longer moves in center when pie is shaken, about 30 minutes. Transfer pie to rack and cool completely.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. The chocolate is the star of this pie, so it's important to use a good quality chocolate that you enjoy the taste of. A semisweet or bittersweet chocolate will work well.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the pie tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the pie in a water bath. This will help to prevent the pie from cracking.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop and the pie to set properly.
  • Serve the pie with whipped cream or ice cream. This will add a delicious creamy touch to the pie.

Conclusion:

This orange chocolate pie is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor, creamy orange filling, and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this orange chocolate pie a try. You won't be disappointed!

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