RICH CHOCOLATE PIE

Rich Chocolate Pie image

Provided by Beth Pierce

Categories Pies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
6 Tbsp butter melted
1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
2 Tbsp sugar
CHOCOLATE PIE
1 c sugar
1/3 c cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
2 c whole milk
2 c whipping cream
1 c bittersweet chocolate chips
3 oz semisweet chocolate chopped
4 egg yolks beaten
3 Tbsp powdered sugar
2 oz chocolate for shavings

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9 inch pie plate with nonstick baking spray.
2. Combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons sugar. Press into prepared pie plate. Bake 7-8 minutes.
3. In a large 2.5 quart saucepan whisk together sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in milk, 1 cup cream, chocolate chips and chocolate. Place over medium low heat and cook to a low boil; whisking constantly. Boil for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Whisk about 1/2 cup of the hot mixture into the eggs yolks a few tablespoons at a time. Place pot back over medium low heat. Slowly whisk the warmed egg/chocolate mixture into the pie filling. Bring back to a low boil for 1-2 minutes: whisking constantly Pour into the graham cracker crust. Refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours.
4. Before serving beat 1 cup whipping cream and 3 tablespoons powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe on to the pie. Using vegetable peeler garnish with mini chocolate shavings.