Chocolate Lattice Pie
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This chocolate lattice pie is one of my favorite desserts to make when I want something impressive without spending hours in the kitchen. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, it's perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected guests. The cocoa powder in this recipe isn't just delicious, it's packed with antioxidants that make indulging feel a little bit better. What I love most is how simple the ingredients are, things you likely already have in your pantry, so there's no need for a special trip to the store. The lattice top looks fancy and elegant, but it comes together so easily. Trust me, this one will become a regular in your dessert rotation.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 473 mlall-purpose flour
- 237 mlunsalted butter(cold and diced)
- 237 mlicing sugar
- 710 mlcocoa powder
- 1 tspsalt
- 237 mlvegetable shortening
- 4 tbspwater(cold)
- 2eggs
- 237 mlgranulated sugar
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 237 mlmilk
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Instructions
- 1
In a food processor, combine flour, butter, and salt. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- 2
Add vegetable shortening and water. Pulse until the dough comes together.
- 3
Divide the dough into two parts, one for the pie crust and the other for the lattice.
- 4
Press the crust dough into a 9-inch pie dish.
- 5
Bake the crust for 15 minutes at 180°C (350°F) until golden.
- 6
For the filling, beat eggs, sugar, vanilla, and cocoa powder until smooth.
- 7
Slowly add milk while continuing to beat until combined.
- 8
Pour the filling into the baked crust and let it cool.
- 9
Roll out the lattice dough and cut into strips.
- 10
Arrange the strips in a lattice pattern on top of the pie.
- 11
Bake for another 15 minutes at 180°C (350°F) until the lattice is set and the filling is slightly jiggly.
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