chocolate pudding pie

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (you can use crushed chocolate sandwich cookies or chocolate graham crackers)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Chocolate Pudding Filling:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 large egg yolks
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

For the Whipped Cream Topping:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Certainly! Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make a delicious homemade chocolate pudding pie:

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of chocolate cookie crumbs with 6 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter. Mix until the crumbs are well coated with butter.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust.
4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes or until set.
5. Allow the crust to cool completely before moving on to the next step.

Step 2: Make the Chocolate Pudding Filling

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1/3 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup of cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 large egg yolks and 2 1/2 cups of whole milk until well combined.
3. Gradually whisk the egg mixture into the sugar mixture in the saucepan, ensuring there are no lumps.
4. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and comes to a boil.
5. Once it reaches a boil, remove the saucepan from the heat.
6. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 6 ounces of finely chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter until smooth.
7. Pour the chocolate pudding into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
8. Refrigerate the pie until the chocolate pudding is set, which typically takes 2-3 hours.

Step 3: Prepare the Whipped Cream Topping

1. In a chilled bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

Step 4: Assemble and Serve

1. Once the chocolate pudding is set, spread or pipe the whipped cream over the top of the pie.
2. Optionally, garnish with additional chocolate shavings or a sprinkle of cocoa powder.
3. Slice and serve the chocolate pudding pie chilled.

Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate pudding pie!