Chocolate Pie With Pretzel Crust Recipe

Name: Chocolate Pie With Pretzel Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CRUST; 13 ounces pretzels, crushed; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/3 cup melted butter or 1/3 cup margarine; FILLING; 2/3 cup sugar; 4 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 1/2 cups milk; 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, cut in small pieces; 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

CRUST
13 ounces pretzels, crushed
3 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup melted butter or 1/3 cup margarine
FILLING
2/3 cup sugar
4 tablespoons cornstarch
2 1/2 cups milk
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, cut in small pieces
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Mix the crust ingredients together.
2
Press half of the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate.
3
Bake at 350u00b0F for 8 minutes.
4
For the filling, combine the sugar, cornstarch, milk and cornstarch in the top of a double boiler.
5
Cook over boiling water until the mixture has thickened, stirring constantly.
6
Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
7
Stir a bit of the hot chocolate mixture into the egg yolks in order to temper (raise the temperature of) the eggs and keep them from scrambling.
8
Add the tempered yolks to the chocolate mixture, stirring constantly and thoroughly.
9
Cool the mixture.
10
Add the vanilla extract to the chocolate and mix thoroughly.
11
Pour the chocolate filling into the pretzel crust.
12
Top with the remaining pretzel mixture.
13
Chill before serving.

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CRUST, 13 ounces pretzels, crushed, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/3 cup melted butter or 1/3 cup margarine, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Pie With Pretzel Crust 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.

Chocolate Pie With Pretzel Crust

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