CLASSIC DINER-STYLE CHOCOLATE PIE

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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

30 chocolate wafer cookies (about 6 ounces)
1 tablespoon sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons chocolate malt Ovaltine
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cornstarch
5 large egg yolks
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
5 ounces dark chocolate (60 to 70 percent cacao), coarsely chopped
2 ounces milk chocolate, coarsley chopped
2 teaspoons whiskey
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream

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.

Mavis Mafusire
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This pie is a must-try for any chocolate lover.


Chevaun Rouse
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This pie was a huge success at my last dinner party. Everyone loved it! The chocolate filling was smooth and creamy, and the crust was perfectly golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ashley Rose
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This pie is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, but it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chocolate filling is rich and decadent, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I love that I can make this pie ahead of time and it still tastes great.


sally campos
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This pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion. The chocolate filling is rich and decadent, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I love that I can make this pie ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Eco CleanMaster
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This pie is a must-try for any chocolate lover. The chocolate filling is rich and creamy, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I love that I can make this pie ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Mirza Kamran
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This pie is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, but it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chocolate filling is rich and decadent, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I love that I can make this pie ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Oppong Shadrack
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I've been making this pie for years, and it's always a favorite. The chocolate filling is rich and creamy, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I love that I can use any type of chocolate I want in the filling, so I can customize it to my liking.


Ishi Ismail
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This pie is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends and family. The chocolate filling is rich and decadent, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I love that I can make this pie ahead of time and it still tastes great.


ali Arowolo
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I made this pie for a bake sale and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The chocolate filling was smooth and creamy, and the crust was perfectly golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe.


Myrah Jos Halley
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This pie was delicious! I made it for my family for dessert and they all loved it. The chocolate filling was rich and decadent, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Blessing Anekwe
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I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chocolate filling is perfectly sweet and the crust is so flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.


Amir Hardy
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This pie was a hit at my last dinner party. The chocolate filling was rich and creamy, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this pie again soon.