Ingredients
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- 1¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold
- 3–4 tablespoons cold water
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅔ cup chopped dark chocolate
- ½ cup whipping cream
- 1–2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- chocolate shavings, optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut cold butter into the mixture with a pastry cutter or fork until pea-sized chunks remain.
- Gradually add cold water, stirring until the dough holds together.
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour or freeze for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Roll out the pastry to fit a 9" pie plate, pressing it into the sides. Folding excess pastry underneath to form a thick edge.
- Prick the bottom and sides of the crust with a fork and line with parchment paper weighing it down with pie weights or beans.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until edges are golden brown. For a crisper bottom, remove pie weights and bake for an additional 5-6 minutes.
- Cool the crust for at least 10 minutes before filling.
Last Step:
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For a richer filling, use high-quality dark chocolate.
Let the crust cool completely before adding the filling for the best texture.
Garnish with chocolate shavings for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 470 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 444
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg