Best 2 Ultimate Chocolate Cream Pie Recipes

Indulge in the Ultimate Chocolate Cream Pie, a heavenly dessert that combines rich chocolate and velvety cream in perfect harmony. This decadent pie features a flaky, buttery crust filled with a luscious chocolate ganache and topped with a light and airy chocolate whipped cream. It's the perfect treat for any chocolate lover, and it's sure to be a hit at your next gathering. The article provides detailed instructions for each component of the pie, including the crust, ganache, and whipped cream, ensuring that even novice bakers can achieve pie-making success. Whether you're looking for a special occasion dessert or a weekend indulgence, this Ultimate Chocolate Cream Pie is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE

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This recipe comes from my aunt and it is the smoothest, creamiest, yummiest chocolate cream pie you will ever eat! The recipe can be adapted to make other cream pies, such as banana and coconut.

Provided by CrystalB

Categories Pie

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
2 eggs
1 tablespoon margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 9-inch baked pie crust

Steps:

In top of double-boiler mix sugar, flour and salt.
Whisk in 1 cup of the milk until smooth.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring briskly.
Continue to stir and let boil until smoothly thickened (about 2 minutes).
Remove from heat.
With fork, beat eggs with remaining 1 cup of milk.
Gradually stir into hot mixture.
Return to heat and bring to a boil.
Stir and boil until mixture thickens (about 1 minute).
Remove from heat and stir in margarine and vanilla.
Add 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and stir until melted.
Spoon into prepared pie crust and cool.
Serve with real whipped cream.
For banana cream pie, omit chocolate chips, and slice 2 or 3 bananas into bottom of prepared pie crust and top with the pudding.
For coconut cream pie, omit chocolate chips, and stir in 1/2 cup of coconut.
I've never tried this, but it's on my list of things to do: stir in 1/2 cup of peanut butter (or peanut butter chips, I guess) for peanut butter cream pie (omitting the chocolate chips).

THE ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE COCONUT BANANA CREAM PIE

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Looking for a dessert that combines nostalgia with a modern twist? This chocolate, banana and coconut combination is simply pie heaven!

Provided by Gay Lea Foods Co-operative(R)

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Gay Lea Foods Co-operative®

Time 3h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup cocoa powder
⅓ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup sweetened flaked coconut
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup cold, cubed Gay Lea Salted Butter
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons ice water
2 ½ cups milk
⅔ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup cornstarch
2 egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons Gay Lea Salted Butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 bananas, thinly sliced
1 canister Gay Lea Real Coconut Whipped Cream
Toasted coconut

Steps:

Crust: Pulse flour with cocoa,1/3 cup sugar, coconut and salt in a food processor. Pulse in butter until finely crumbed. Whisk 1 egg yolk with 2 tablespoons (30 mL) ice water; pulse into flour mixture until it clumps together.
Press dough evenly into the bottom and 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) up the sides of a 10-inch (25 cm) springform pan. Prick with a fork. Freeze for 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Bake, on a lower rack, for 15 minutes or until set. Cool to room temperature.
Filling: Whisk milk with 2/3 cup sugar and cornstarch in a heavy saucepan set over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring often, until thickened. Whisk some of the hot milk mixture into 2 beaten egg yolks. Whisk back into remaining milk. Cook, whisking, for 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla.
Line cooled shell with bananas. Pour hot filling over top to cover bananas completely. Cool to room temperature; chill for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days. Just before serving, remove ring and arrange on serving platter. Pipe coconut whipped cream to cover custard completely and garnish with toasted coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.7 calories, Carbohydrate 70.9 g, Cholesterol 148.5 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 19.6 g, Sodium 409.6 mg, Sugar 39.1 g

Tips:

For the best flavor, use high-quality chocolate.
Make sure the heavy cream is very cold before whipping it.
Don't over-beat the whipped cream, or it will become grainy.
If you don't have a pastry bag, you can use a plastic bag with the corner snipped off.
Chill the pie for at least 4 hours before serving, or overnight.

Conclusion:

This chocolate cream pie is the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover. It has a rich, decadent chocolate filling and a light, fluffy whipped cream topping. The pie is easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy families. Whether you're looking for a special occasion dessert or a simple weeknight treat, this chocolate cream pie is sure to please everyone. So next time you're in the mood for something chocolatey, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!