Dark Chocolate Deep Dish Pie
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
When I first made this dark chocolate deep dish pie, I knew I'd found something special. There's something magical about that rich, fudgy center paired with tart raspberries that makes it feel fancy without all the fuss. The best part? You can have it ready in just under an hour from start to finish. Dark chocolate isn't just delicious, it's actually packed with antioxidants that are good for your heart, so you can feel a little better about indulging. This recipe comes together quickly with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, making it perfect for unexpected guests or a weekend treat.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour(for crust)
- 200 ggranulated sugar(for crust)
- 115 gunsalted butter(for crust)
- 400 gdark chocolate
- 2 eggeggs
- 1 mlvanilla extract(optional)
- 1 spoonsalt(optional)
- 100 mlheavy cream(for filling)
- 100 gsemi-sweet chocolate chips(for topping)
- 150 gfresh raspberries(for topping)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350ºfF).
Tip: Use a pie crust shield to prevent burning.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Tip: Use cold ingredients to ensure a flaky crust.
- 3
Press the crust mixture into a 23cm (9-inch) deep dish pie dish. Trim the edges and crimp to form a decorative border.
Tip: Use a light touch to prevent the crust from becoming too dense.
- 4
In a separate bowl, melt the dark chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.
Tip: Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- 5
Whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, and vanilla extract (if using). Pour the chocolate mixture into the pie crust and smooth the top.
Tip: Don't overmix the filling, or it will become too thick.
- 6
Bake the pie for 35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
Tip: Use a pie shield to prevent the crust from burning.
- 7
Let the pie cool completely before topping with chocolate chips and fresh raspberries.
Tip: This pie is best served at room temperature.
- 8
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tip: Enjoy your delicious Dark Chocolate Deep Dish Pie!
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