Try our chocolate pumpkin pie for a chocolatey spin on everyone’s favorite fall dessert!
We actually shared this recipe years ago but we’ve since made some changes to it. It used to be a more involved recipe, but we’ve simplified it so that it’s now quite easy to make.
The texture of the chocolate pie filling is sensationally rich and smooth, almost like chocolate mousse or chocolate pudding, but in pie form. It gets baked in a golden pie crust and we serve it with whipped cream and a homemade cacao nib praline (with bacon)!
This chocolate pie recipe is so easy to make and so decadent. It’s perfect for entertaining because it needs to chill in the fridge anyway. It really is the dessert to make for special occasions like birthdays, Valentine’s Day, and even Thanksgiving.
Praline is a type of sugary, nutty candy typically made with sugar, corn syrup, butter, and nuts. While it’s common to see praline nuts like pecans or almonds, in this recipe we make it into a thin crispy topping for the pie.
This easy chocolate pie is made from scratch using only real ingredients. You won’t find any boxed mixes in this recipe! Here’s what you need for the chocolate pie:
Pie crust – we use our butter and shortening pie crust, but you can use your favorite pie crust recipe, or even a store-bought crust to keep it really simple. Granulated sugar and brown sugar – we use both sugars for the best flavor. Cornstarch – cornstarch acts as a thickener to give the chocolate filling some structure and form. Unsweetened cocoa powder – unsweetened cocoa powder gives this pie its distinct chocolatey taste. Whole milk – whole milk has a higher fat content than other milks which adds to the overall texture of the filling. Egg yolks – egg yolks also act as a thickener, while giving the filling a rich-tasting, velvety texture. Bittersweet chocolate – bittersweet chocolate gives the filling an extra deep dark chocolate taste. Salted butter – butter is a wonderfully versatile ingredient in baking that adds richness and flavor. If you only have unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt. Vanilla – vanilla extract works well with the chocolate to bring out all the flavors.
Here’s everything you need for the cocoa nib praline:
Light corn syrup – using corn syrup in praline helps prevent it from developing a grainy texture. Brown sugar – brown sugar gives the praline a rich caramel taste. Salted butter – butter adds totally necessary flavor. Sea salt Cocoa nibs – cocoa nibs are crumbled bits of dried cacao beans. Unlike chocolate chips, they’re not sweet at all. They’re slightly bitter like raw cacao powder, and the texture resembles roasted coffee beans. Crispy cooked bacon – the bacon is optional but it works really well with the other ingredients in the pie and adds a savory element. Cook it until crispy and then crumble it into tiny pieces.
Chocolate pies are the dessert to make for the chocolate lovers in your life. Forget the birthday cake and make them this heavenly chocolate pie. Stick a few candles in it and watch their face light up!
This easy chocolate pie is the perfect make-ahead dessert for a dinner party, holiday dinner, or special celebration. You don’t need to wait for a special occasion to make it though, it’s totally acceptable to enjoy this chocolate cream pie any day of the week! For an extra treat, serve it with an Irish cream latte or a Nutella latte!
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