Salted Chocolate Deep Dish Pie
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This salted chocolate deep dish pie is my go to dessert when I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. Rich, fudgy, and wonderfully decadent, it comes together in just an hour from start to finish. The cocoa powder brings not only that deep chocolate flavor we all crave, but also antioxidants that make indulging feel a little bit better. What I love most is how simple the ingredient list is and how forgiving the recipe proves to be, even for bakers who aren't exactly confident in the kitchen. That final sprinkle of flaky sea salt is the magic touch that elevates everything, balancing the sweetness and making each bite absolutely irresistible.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 500all-purpose flour
- 600 ggranulated sugar
- 300 gunsalted butter
- 4 eggegg yolks
- 1 tspsalt
- 2 tspespresso powder
- 150 gcocoa powder
- 400 mlheavy cream
- 400 gsemisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tspflaky sea salt
- 1 tspbaking powder
- 100 gunsalted butter, melted
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Use a digital thermometer for accurate temperature.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder. Add the melted butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid developing the gluten.
- 3
Press the crust mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 23cm (9 inch) deep dish pie dish.
Tip: Make sure to evenly cover the entire surface.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, salt, and espresso powder until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl for a smooth mixture.
- 5
Melt the semisweet chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Stir until smooth and glossy.
- 6
Whisk the heavy cream into the chocolate until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl for a smooth mixture.
- 7
Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared pie crust.
Tip: Smooth the top with a spatula for a professional finish.
- 8
Bake the pie for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
Tip: Avoid overbaking, as it can cause the filling to crack.
- 9
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let cool to room temperature before serving.
Tip: Allow the pie to set before slicing, as it will be more stable.
- 10
Serve warm or chilled, garnished with additional flaky sea salt if desired.
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