Description
Sweet chocolate crack pie reveals an irresistible dessert that promises pure indulgence. Creamy chocolate layers meld with a buttery crust, offering a rich experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 bar (4 ounces / 113 grams) semi-sweet baking chocolate
- 1 pie crust (for a bottom-crust-only pie)
- whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Pie Crust Preparation: Generously coat an 8-inch pie plate with non-stick spray. Carefully nestle the pie crust into the plate, gently molding it to conform to the bottom and sides.
- Chocolate Melting: Construct a double boiler. Merge unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate, gently liquefying over minimal heat. Stir continuously to achieve a silky, uniform blend without scorching.
- Sugar Integration: Withdraw chocolate mixture from heat. Fold in granulated sugar, stirring until completely dissolved. Allow the mixture to rest and temper for a brief moment.
- Custard Formation: Vigorously whisk eggs until light and aerated. Gradually introduce the warm chocolate mixture, whisking persistently to prevent curdling and create a luxurious, glossy chocolate custard.
- Baking Process: Distribute chocolate custard evenly across the prepared crust. Position the pie on the bottom oven rack, preheated to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30 minutes, then transition to the top rack for an additional 10 minutes to achieve a perfectly set, glistening surface.
- Cooling and Serving: Extract pie from the oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature. The filling will continue to solidify during this time. Optionally, embellish with a delicate swirl of freshly whipped cream before presenting.
Notes
- Prevent Chocolate Scorching: Use extremely low heat and constant stirring when melting chocolate and butter to avoid burning, ensuring a smooth, glossy texture.
- Temper Eggs Carefully: Stream warm chocolate mixture slowly into eggs while whisking constantly to prevent scrambling and create a silky, uniform custard.
- Rack Placement Matters: Start baking on bottom rack for even heat distribution, then move to top rack for final 10 minutes to achieve a perfect set and slight surface sheen.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow pie to cool completely at room temperature, as the filling continues to set and develop its signature texture after removing from oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg