Description
Silky, rich chocolate filling in a buttery crust. A classic dessert, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cups (237 ml) butter
- 3 oz (100 g) powdered sugar
- pinch of salt
- 2 cups (454 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 egg yolks
- zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1-2 tbsp cold milk
- 3 oz (90 g) dark chocolate
- 1 oz (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cups (237 ml) sugar
- 2 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 tsp finely grated orange zest
- 2 cups (400 ml) milk
- 1/3 cups (80 ml) heavy cream
- 3 egg yolks
- 0 oz (14 g) butter, room temperature
- chopped chocolate
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Make the filling: Combine cornstarch, cocoa powder, salt, and sugar. Add 80 ml milk and egg yolks; whisk.
- In a separate pot, combine the remaining milk with heavy cream and heat to a boil.
- Add the cocoa mixture and cook on low heat, stirring constantly, for about 7 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve if lumps form.
- When thickened, remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate, orange zest, and butter.
- Cover and let cool to room temperature.
- For the dough: Cream butter with powdered sugar and a pinch of salt.
- Add finely grated lemon zest, egg yolks, and milk.
- Add flour and knead until the dough comes together.
- Wrap and refrigerate for one hour.
- Roll the dough into a circle on a floured surface and transfer to a 28-30 cm pie baking pan.
- Pierce the dough with a fork.
- Preheat oven to 356°F (180°C) and bake blind for 20 minutes.
- Let cool completely.
- Spread the filling evenly into the baked and cooled pie shell.
- Decorate with chopped chocolate and whipped cream.
- Refrigerate for several hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate with a high percentage of cacao.
- To prevent cracks in the crust, ensure the filling is completely cool before adding it to the pie shell.
- Leftover pie can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; cover tightly with plastic wrap to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 100