Milk Chocolate Deep Dish Pie
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This milk chocolate deep dish pie is my go to dessert when I want something decadent but don't want to spend all day in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just under an hour, and honestly, most of the ingredients are probably already sitting in your pantry. What I love most is that the eggs provide protein and choline, which are great for brain health, so you can almost convince yourself this is somewhat nutritious. The deep dish format means you get those perfectly crispy, buttery edges with a gooey chocolate center that'll have everyone asking for seconds. It's simple enough for a weeknight treat but impressive enough to serve to guests.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 gcold unsalted butter(softened)
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gbrown sugar
- 3 egglarge eggs
- 200 mlmilk
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 600 gmilk chocolate chips
- 6 gsalt
- 100 gunsalted butter, melted
- 50 mlwater
- 2 gbaking powder
- 1 gbaking soda
- 50 gchopped nuts (optional)(optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Use oven thermometer for accuracy.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
Tip: Avoid lumps by whisking thoroughly.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use electric mixer for best results.
- 4
Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by milk and vanilla extract.
Tip: Don't overbeat the mixture.
- 5
Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the chocolate.
- 6
Combine the flour mixture and melted chocolate, stirring until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter.
- 7
Pour the batter into a greased deep dish pie dish.
Tip: Use a spatula to smooth the top.
- 8
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Tip: Avoid overbaking, as it can lead to a dry pie.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Tip: This will help the pie set and make it easier to serve.
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