Silky Chocolate Cream Pie

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookies, crushed (about 20 cookies)
• 6 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup whipped cream, for topping
• for topping chocolate shavings

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. 2.In a medium bowl, combine the crushed cookies and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool completely.
3. 3.In a medium saucepan, heat the cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
4. 4.In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs. Slowly pour the chocolate mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly.
5. 5.Pour the mixture into the cooled crust and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set. Let cool completely, then top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightFor a twist on this recipe, try using graham crackers or vanilla wafers instead of chocolate cookies for the crust.
• chevron_rightIf you don't have a pie dish, you can use a springform pan instead.