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Chocolate Pie

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Chocolate Pie
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This chocolate pie recipe offers a smooth feel, rich taste and piles of whipped cream on top.This recipe is by Leah Eskin and was originally published in the Chicago Tribune.
Prep Time
30
minutes
Cook Time
12
hours
Servings
8
chocolate pie
Total time: 12 hours, 30 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 fully baked 9-inch pie shell (crumb, shortbread or flaky)
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs at room temperature
  • whipped cream
  • semisweet chocolate
Directions
  1. Settle butter and sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
  2. Beat on medium-high speed for 15 minutes. Yes, 15 minutes. Set a timer.
  3. Scrape in chocolate and vanilla.
  4. Beat briefly. Scrape down sides.
  5. Slide in 2 eggs; beat 5 minutes. Scrape down sides.
  6. Slide in remaining 2 eggs; beat 5 minutes. Chocolate should be silky smooth with no graininess.
  7. Scrape chocolate mixture into pie shell.
  8. Cover and chill overnight.
  9. Before serving, spread whipped cream over pie.
  10. Use a vegetable peeler to carve on curls of chocolate.
  11. Slice and enjoy.
 
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