Description
A rich and creamy chocolate truffle pie with a smooth filling and a crunchy crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a pie dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream until it just begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth.
- Mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour the chocolate mixture into the cooled crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
- Can be topped with whipped cream or chocolate shavings.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chocolate Truffle Pie, dessert, chocolate pie