Indulge in a classic diner-style chocolate pie, a timeless dessert that evokes nostalgia and pure chocolatey bliss. This iconic pie features a flaky, buttery crust enveloping a rich, velvety chocolate filling that melts in your mouth. The secret lies in the perfect balance of cocoa powder, sugar, and butter, creating a luscious filling that is neither too sweet nor too bitter. Accompanying this classic chocolate pie are two equally tempting variations: a decadent chocolate mousse pie with a light and airy texture and a gluten-free chocolate pie that offers a delicious alternative for those with dietary restrictions. Let's embark on a culinary journey to recreate these diner-style chocolate masterpieces in your own kitchen.
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CLASSIC DINER-STYLE CHOCOLATE PIE
This is a wonderful dessert recipe for classic diner-style chocolate pie, courtesy of Baked's Matt Lewis.Photo credit: Matt Lewis
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes one 9-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the crust: Place cookies in the bowl of a food processor and process until a fine powder is formed. You should have about 1 1/2 cups. Transfer crumbs to a medium bowl and stir in sugar. Add melted butter and mix until well combined; mixture should feel wet.
- Turn crust mixture out into a 9-inch round pie plate. Using the back of a large spoon, press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides. Transfer crust to freezer.
- Make the filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, Ovaltine, salt, and cornstarch. Add egg yolks and whisk until combined; mixture will look like a thick paste. Slowly pour in milk and cream, whisking constantly. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly; let boil for 30 seconds and immediately remove from heat.
- Add chocolates, whiskey, and vanilla; whisk until well combined and mixture has cooled slightly. Let stand, at room temperature, for 15 minutes. If a thin skin forms on the filling while cooling, whisk until skin is gone. Remove pie crust from freezer and pour filling into the crust. Refrigerate for 4 hours before serving. Serve with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream.
OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATY PIE
Rich and oh-so-chocolaty, this silky pie is a cinch to prepare. The mouthwatering filling and flaky crust are an unbeatable combination that's sure to make this pie one of your family's favorite desserts, too.-Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°., Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack or until edge is golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer or. Cool on a wire rack., In a large saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa, flour and salt; gradually add water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. , Pour into crust. Refrigerate 2-3 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will have a big impact on the overall flavor of the pie. Use a chocolate that you enjoy eating on its own, such as a semisweet or bittersweet chocolate.
- Don't overmix the filling: Overmixing the filling will make it tough. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the pie until the filling is set: The pie is done baking when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
Conclusion:
This classic diner-style chocolate pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. With its rich, chocolatey filling and flaky crust, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're in the mood for a chocolate fix, give this pie a try. You won't be disappointed.
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