Description
A decadent dessert featuring rich chocolate flavors and a flaky crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 140 g unsalted butter (cold)
- 24 g vodka (optional)
- 1 cup ice water
- 113 g unsalted butter
- 56 g bittersweet chocolate
- 21 g Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 113 g whole milk
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 106 g dark brown sugar
- 25 g cornmeal
- 4 eggs (room temp)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and kosher salt.
- Add the cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes, into the flour and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- If using, add vodka and mix until combined.
- Gradually add ice water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter and transfer it to your pie dish.
- Refrigerate the crust while preparing the filling.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and bittersweet chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- In a bowl, combine the cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt. Stir in the sugars and cornmeal until well combined.
- Gradually add the milk and melted chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing until there are no lumps.
- In another bowl, lightly beat the eggs and whisk them into the chocolate mixture along with the vanilla extract.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and spread it evenly.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 40-45 minutes until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before serving.
Notes
For serving, top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg