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Christmas Chocolate Pie

A slice of rich Christmas chocolate pie topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
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A festive, make-ahead chocolate pie with a silky filling, perfect for holiday dessert boards. Choose your favorite crust and enjoy this crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust (pastry or Oreo crumb crust)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups milk
  • 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped, for topping
  • Chocolate curls or crushed peppermint, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare your chosen pie crust and set aside. If using a pastry crust, blind bake it according to package directions. If using an Oreo crumb crust, press it firmly into the pie plate.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  3. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
  4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, temper the egg yolks by gradually whisking about 1 cup of the hot milk mixture into the beaten yolks.
  6. Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture.
  7. Return the saucepan to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Do not boil.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the butter pieces until melted and smooth.
  9. Stir in the vanilla extract and the chopped bittersweet chocolate until the chocolate is completely melted and the filling is smooth.
  10. Pour the chocolate filling into the prepared pie crust.
  11. Cover the surface of the pie directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming.
  12. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
  13. Before serving, remove the plastic wrap and top with whipped cream. Garnish with chocolate curls or crushed peppermint.

Notes

  • For an Oreo crumb crust, combine 2 cups of finely crushed Oreo cookies with 6 tablespoons of melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie plate.
  • If you prefer a stovetop custard, ensure you stir constantly to prevent scorching and lumps.
  • This pie can be made up to 2 days in advance. Keep refrigerated.

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