Salted Chocolate Double-Crust Pie

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

   Tip: Optional: Use a pie dish with a removable bottom for easy serving.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and cold butter. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

   Tip: Optional: Be gentle when mixing to avoid developing the gluten in the flour.

3. 3

   Gradually pour in the ice-cold water while gently stirring the mixture with a fork. Be careful not to add too much water, which can lead to a soggy crust.

   Tip: Optional: If the dough is too sticky, refrigerate it for 10-15 minutes before continuing.

4. 4

   Divide the dough into two equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion of dough to a thickness of about 3 mm.

   Tip: Optional: Use a pastry roller or a wine bottle to achieve a uniform thickness.

5. 5

   Transfer the rolled-out dough to a 23 cm pie dish and trim the edges to fit. Crimp the edges to form a decorative border.

   Tip: Optional: Use a fork to create a textured design on the crust.

6. 6

   In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the chocolate chips, granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.

   Tip: Optional: Be careful not to overmix the filling to avoid a grainy texture.

7. 7

   Pour the chocolate filling into the pie crust and smooth the top.

   Tip: Optional: Use a spatula to create a decorative swirl on the filling.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the sea salt over the filling and dot the top with the melted butter.

   Tip: Optional: Use a small knife to create a decorative pattern with the melted butter.

9. 9

   Bake the pie for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.

   Tip: Optional: Use a pie shield or foil to prevent the crust from overbrowning.

10. 10

    Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.

    Tip: Optional: Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar on the crust, if desired.