Black-Bottom Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe

Name: Black-Bottom Chocolate Cream Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 (3-ounce) dark chocolate bars, melted (we tested with Ghirardelli; see Note below); 1 baked 9; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 3 tablespoons cocoa; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 2 cups milk; 1 cup half-and-half; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1 (3-ounce) dark chocolate bar, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional); 1 cup whipping cream; 1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar; Garnish: chocolate shavings

Servings: persons

1 1/2 (3-ounce) dark chocolate bars, melted (we tested with Ghirardelli; see Note below)
1 baked 9
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 cups milk
1 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 (3-ounce) dark chocolate bar, finely chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
Garnish: chocolate shavings

1
Pour melted chocolate into bottom of baked pastry shell, spreading evenly. Chill until chocolate hardens.
2
Combine 2/3 cup sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt in a heavy saucepan; stir well. Stir together egg yolks, milk, and half-and-half; gradually stir into sugar mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in butter, chopped chocolate, vanilla, and, if desired, bourbon.
3
Pour filling into a bowl; place plastic wrap directly over surface of filling, and cool 30 minutes. Pour filling into pastry shell; cover tightly with plastic wrap, and chill at least 6 hours.
4
Beat whipping cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Spread whipped cream over pie. Chill. Garnish, if desired.
5
Note: Find dark chocolate bars on the candy aisle at your local grocery store. Other types of chocolate used in this chapter can be found on the baking aisle.

1042

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 (3-ounce) dark chocolate bars, melted (we tested with Ghirardelli; see Note below), 1 baked 9, 2/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Black-Bottom Chocolate Cream Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Black-Bottom Chocolate Cream Pie

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