Best 10 Chocolate Truffle Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors and textures that is chocolate truffle pie. This delectable dessert combines a rich, velvety chocolate truffle filling with a crisp, flaky pie crust, resulting in a harmonious balance of indulgence and delight. The truffle filling, made with a blend of semisweet and bittersweet chocolate, heavy cream, and butter, offers a decadent, smooth, and luscious texture that melts in your mouth. The filling is encased in a tender, buttery pie crust that provides a sturdy yet delicate foundation, complementing the richness of the chocolate. Additionally, the pie is adorned with a garnish of fresh raspberries, adding a touch of vibrant color and a burst of tangy sweetness that cuts through the richness of the chocolate. This chocolate truffle pie is not just a dessert; it's an experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Apart from the classic chocolate truffle pie recipe, the article also includes variations that cater to different taste preferences and dietary restrictions. For those who prefer a more intense chocolate flavor, the Double Chocolate Truffle Pie recipe incorporates both semisweet and dark chocolate, resulting in a deep, robust chocolate experience. If you're seeking a lighter version, the Chocolate Truffle Mousse Pie offers a whipped chocolate mousse filling that is airy, light, and still incredibly flavorful. For those with gluten sensitivities, the Gluten-Free Chocolate Truffle Pie features a gluten-free pie crust that maintains the same level of flakiness and crispness as the traditional version.

No matter your preference, this article has a chocolate truffle pie recipe that will satisfy your cravings. With its rich, decadent filling, flaky crust, and stunning presentation, this dessert is sure to be a hit at any gathering or celebration. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will take you to chocolate truffle pie heaven.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE PIE



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Doubly delicious with chocolate in both the crust and filling, refreshing slices of silky pie satisfy a sweet a tooth.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
1/2 pint (1 cup) whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Unsweetened baking cocoa, if desired

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix cookie crumbs and butter. In ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate, press crumb mixture in bottom and 1 inch up side.
  • In double boiler set over hot simmering water, heat chocolate chips 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth. Gradually add 1 cup whipping cream, stirring constantly, until combined. Stir in vanilla and egg yolks until well blended. Cook over medium-low heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened and hot. Pour filling into crust. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or until firm.
  • In medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup whipping cream and the powdered sugar with electric mixer on high speed 1 to 2 minutes or until soft peaks form. Top individual servings with whipped cream. Dust with cocoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 1 g

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE PIE



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I discovered a fast recipe for a delectable chocolate mousse some years ago and thought it might make a good filling for a pie. The chocolate lovers in our family endorse this scrumptious dessert, saying that it "melts in your mouth"! -Keri Scofield Lawson, Fullerton, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped, divided
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)
Whipped cream and chocolate-covered peppermint candies, optional

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe dish, combine the chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of cream; cook on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Cool to room temperature. , Stir in sugar and vanilla; set aside. In a small bowl, beat remaining cream until soft peaks form. Beat in chocolate mixture on high, one third at a time; mix well. Spoon into crust. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Garnish with whipped cream and candies if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PECAN CRUSTED CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE PIE



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I am a pastry chef and I have developed many desserts that can be served at Passover. This shouldn't be prepared just for the holiday - it's great all year long! Garnish with any seasonal fresh berries.

Provided by springfield70

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups chopped pecans
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 ⅓ cups semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 egg yolks
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup heavy cream
⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon brandy

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the pecans, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter and miniature chocolate chips. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch pie plate. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool completely.
  • In a metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water, combine 1 1/3 cups chocolate chips and 1/2 cup butter. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with 1/4 cup sugar until thick and pale using an electric mixer, at least 3 minutes. Stir into the melted chocolate and set it back over the pan of simmering water. Whisk constantly until thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
  • Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan. When warm, stir in the remaining chocolate chips until melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the brandy. Pour over the truffle filling. Refrigerate for several hours to set before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 692.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 158.4 mg, Fat 57.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 23.4 g, Sodium 14.2 mg, Sugar 40.8 g

NO BAKE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE PIE



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Make and share this No Bake Chocolate Truffle Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by l0vetw0c00k

Categories     Pie

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 chocolate crumb pie shell (6-oz)
3/4 cup Kraft caramels (5 oz / 17 pieces)
1/4 cup evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed)
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (9 oz)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Sprinkle toasted pecans on pie crust.
  • Heat caramels and evaporated milk in glass bowl in microwave on medium setting until melted.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Pour over pecans.
  • In another glass bowl, heat chocolate chips, cream and butter in microwave on medium setting until melted.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Pour over caramel layer.
  • Chill 4 hours.
  • Allow to come to approximately room temperature to serve.
  • Garnish with whipped cream or Cool Whip piped on top around edge of pie or spoon a dollop on each piece.
  • Drizzle raspberry puree or add a few fresh raspberries around pie slice on plate for extra elegant touch.

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE PIE



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This dense chocolate treat is a chocoholics dream!

Provided by Baker's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

11 (1 ounce) squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, divided
½ cup whipping cream
4 large eggs eggs
½ cup sugar
¼ cup flour
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grate 1 square of the chocolate; set aside. Place remaining 10 chocolate squares in large microwaveable bowl. Add cream. Microwave on HIGH 2 min. or until chocolate is almost melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted; cool slightly.
  • Add eggs, sugar and flour; beat with wire whisk until well blended. Pour into lightly greased 9-inch pie plate.
  • Bake 35 min. or until outer half of pie is puffed and center is slightly soft; cool. Top each slice with a dollop of whipped topping just before serving. Sprinkle evenly with the grated chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 90.7 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 32.6 mg, Sugar 26.5 g

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE PIE WITH AMARETTO CREAM RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by LRay

Number Of Ingredients 14

AMARETTO CREAM:
1/2 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup (6 ounces) bittersweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup (4 ounces) salted butter, softened
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 ounces (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour
1 cup toasted slivered almonds
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons almond-flavored liqueur
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Fit pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan; fold edges under, and crimp. Line piecrust with aluminum foil or parchment paper, and fill to rim with pie weights or dried beans. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes. Remove weights and foil, and bake until bottom is lightly browned, 10 to 12 more minutes. Cool on baking sheet on a wire rack while preparing filling. Microwave semisweet and bittersweet chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl at MEDIUM (50% power) until melted and smooth, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring at 30-second intervals. Cool 15 minutes. Beat butter and brown sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in melted chocolate, vanilla extract, and almond extract; stir in flour and toasted almonds. Spread mixture evenly in pastry shell. Bake in preheated oven until set, 30 to 35 minutes, covering edges last 10 minutes to prevent over browning, if needed. Cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour. Chill 1 hour. Serve with Amaretto Cream. Store leftover pie, covered, in refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350°F. Fit piecrust into a 9-inch pie pan; fold edges under, and crimp. Line piecrust with aluminum foil or parchment paper, and fill to rim with pie weights or dried beans. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes. Remove weights and foil, and bake until bottom is lightly browned, 10 to 12 more minutes. Cool on baking sheet on a wire rack while preparing filling. Microwave semisweet and bittersweet chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl at MEDIUM (50% power) until melted and smooth, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring at 30-second intervals. Cool 15 minutes. Beat butter and brown sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in melted chocolate, vanilla extract, and almond extract; stir in flour and toasted almonds. Spread mixture evenly in pastry shell. Bake in preheated oven until set, 30 to 35 minutes, covering edges last 10 minutes to prevent over browning, if needed. Cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour. Chill 1 hour. Serve with Amaretto Cream. Store leftover pie, covered, in refrigerator. AMARETTO CREAM: Beat cream and liqueur at medium-high speed with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Chill until ready to serve. Note: 1/4 teaspoon almond extract may be substituted for liqueur.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLE PIE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by á-36972

Number Of Ingredients 15

CRUST:
1 box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
TRUFFLE FILLING:
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
PEANUT BUTTER FILLING:
1 cup whipping cream
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
TOPPING:
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Bake pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell, using 9-inch glass pie plate. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup whipping cream over medium-high heat until hot. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup chocolate chips and the vanilla until smooth. Spread truffle filling in bottom of baked crust. Freeze 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat 1 cup whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside. In another medium bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth; fold in whipped cream. Carefully spread over truffle filling. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours. In small microwavable bowl, microwave 1/4 cup chocolate chips and the shortening uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted. Drizzle chocolate over pie; sprinkle with peanuts. Cut into wedges to serve. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pie. Notes: - You can substitute crunchy peanut butter for the creamy peanut butter. - Instead of making your own chocolate topping, use purchased chocolate topping instead.

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE PIE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE



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Warm days warrant a cool dessert like this frosty and refreshing pie. The raspberry sauce combined with rich chocolate and ice cream make each slice irresistible. All eyes will light up when you pull out this pleaser!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 pint chocolate ice cream, softened
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Freeze for 30 minutes. Spread chocolate ice cream over crust; freeze for 1 hour or until firm., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and whipping cream; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Quickly and carefully spread over chocolate ice cream. Freeze for 30 minutes. Top with vanilla ice cream; sprinkle with almonds. Cover and freeze until firm., For sauce, in a blender, cover and puree raspberries. Strain and discard seeds. In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and raspberry juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Cool completely. , Remove pie from the freezer 10 minutes before cutting. Serve over raspberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHOCOLATE NUT TRUFFLE PIE



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Don't use chocolate chips to make this pie as they will not produce the same smooth filling as squares of baking chocolate.

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
12 oz semisweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 1/2 cups whipping (heavy) cream
12 pecan halves

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 450°F. Make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell using 9-inch glass pie plate. Before baking, sprinkle chopped pecans over bottom of crust; lightly press into crust. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, place chocolate. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 2 cups of the whipping cream over medium heat just until it begins to boil. Pour over chocolate. With electric mixer on low speed, beat 1 minute or until chocolate mixture is smooth. Pour into cooled baked shell. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or until serving time.
  • 3. Just before serving, in small bowl, beat remaining 1/2 cup whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Spoon or pipe whipped cream around outer edge of pie. Top each serving with pecan half.

RICH CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE PIE



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The best of 3 worlds. Rich, good and quick! This pie can be made in either an 8 or 9 inch pie pan.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
¼ cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) prepared chocolate cookie crumb crust

Steps:

  • In microwave dish combine chocolate chips and 1/2 of the cream. Cook on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Stir in sugar & vanilla. Set aside.
  • In small bowl, beat the rest of the cream until soft peaks form. Beat in chocolate mixture on high speed 1/3 at a time. mix well and spoon into crust.
  • Refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Cholesterol 61.4 mg, Fat 37.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 209.1 mg, Sugar 33.4 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly impact the flavor of your pie. Use a high-quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate for the best results.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the pie tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the pie in a water bath: This will help to prevent the pie from cracking.
  • Chill the pie before serving: This will help the pie to set and make it easier to slice.
  • Serve the pie with whipped cream or ice cream: This will add a delicious finishing touch to your pie.

Conclusion:

Chocolate truffle pie is a rich and decadent dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. With its creamy chocolate filling and flaky crust, this pie is sure to impress your guests. Follow the tips above to make sure your chocolate truffle pie turns out perfectly.

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