Rich Chocolate Pie Recipes

RICH CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE PIE

Steps:

• In microwave dish combine chocolate chips and 1/2 of the cream. Cook on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Stir in sugar & vanilla. Set aside.
• In small bowl, beat the rest of the cream until soft peaks form. Beat in chocolate mixture on high speed 1/3 at a time. mix well and spoon into crust.
• Refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving.

RICH CHOCOLATE BANANA PIE

Steps:

• Place banana slices in bottom of cooled baked pie shell.
• Stir together sugar, cornstarch and salt in 2 quart Pyrex measuring cup.
• Combine egg yolks and milk add to dry ingredients.
• Cook in micro, whisking occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
• Microwave for 1 minute more.
• Remove from micro, whisk pie mixture smooth.
• Whisk in butter and vanilla.
• Add 2 cups chocolate chips, stir until chips are melted and mixture is well blended.
• Pour into prepared pie shell over bananas.
• Cool.
• Meanwhile whip whipping cream and pudding for 1-2 minutes at medium speed.
• Spread on top of chocolate filling.
• Refrigerate covered several hours or overnight.

RICH CHOCOLATE PIE

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.