SWEET & SALTY TRUFFLE PIE
Homemade truffles-a little bit sweet and a little bit salty-will keep you coming back for more. Store extra truffles in the fridge.-Shirley Warren, Thiensville, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings (24 truffles).
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in the shortening until crumbly. Combine water and vinegar; gradually add to flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Fill with dried beans, uncooked rice or pie weights., Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake 5-7 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., For truffles, melt 1 cup dark chocolate chips in a microwave; stir until smooth. Gradually stir in cream until blended. Add crushed pretzels. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate until firm. Divide into 24 portions; shape into balls., In a microwave, melt shortening and remaining dark chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Combine coarse sugar and kosher salt. Dip truffles in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; sprinkle with sugar mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set., For filling, place 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring 1/4 cup cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Pour into crust. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until set., Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, cook and stir sugar and the remaining chocolate chips and cream over medium heat until smooth. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into the egg yolks. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160°. , Pour into a large bowl; stir in butter and vanilla. Place bowl in an ice-water bath, stirring frequently until cooled. Remove bowl from ice water. Beat mixture until stiff peaks form. Spread into crust; chill completely., For topping, in a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Spoon over filling. Garnish with truffles and broken pretzels if desired. Serve with any remaining truffles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1059 calories, Fat 78g fat (42g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 88g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
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Amber Valdez
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pies, but this one is an exception. It's so good, I can't resist it.
regina george
[email protected]This pie is so delicious, I could eat it every day.
John Clayton Bandy
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have everything I need to make it on hand.
Haleigh Young
[email protected]This pie is perfect for a potluck or bake sale. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
logan Piasecki
[email protected]I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate and peanut butter. It's a classic combination that always pleases.
Ntsoko Joackim
[email protected]Overall, I thought this pie was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Mekides Girma
[email protected]The crust on this pie was a bit too crumbly for my liking. I would recommend using a different recipe for the crust next time.
Pua Tunai
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Lay Paige
[email protected]I made this pie for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate seconds.
Vidza Emmanuel
[email protected]This pie is so rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Juan Gamboa
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chocolate and peanut butter together, but this pie changed my mind. The combination is surprisingly delicious.
David Watson
[email protected]The truffle flavor in this pie is amazing. It's not overpowering, but it's definitely noticeable.
sunbin redoy (sunbinredoy877gmial.com)
[email protected]I love the idea of combining sweet and salty flavors in a pie. This recipe definitely delivers on that front.
Hal Hutchens
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The pie is so delicious and unique.
Muhammad Sahil
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out perfectly. It was a big hit at my dinner party and everyone loved it.
Haji Haji khan
[email protected]This truffle pie was absolutely divine! The combination of sweet and salty flavors was perfect, and the texture was incredibly smooth and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert.