Description
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate and gooey caramel, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Store-bought or homemade pie crust
- 8 oz Bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the pie crust according to instructions, or press crushed cookies with butter into a pie dish and bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
- In a medium saucepan, heat 1 cup of heavy cream until simmering. Stir in 8 oz of chopped bittersweet chocolate until melted and smooth. Whisk in 2 egg yolks and a dash of vanilla extract, then set aside to cool slightly.
- In another saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring until it melts into an amber liquid. Carefully stir in ½ cup of heavy cream and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter until smooth.
- Pour half of the chocolate mixture into the cooled pie crust, then add a layer of caramel, followed by the remaining chocolate. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Slice and serve, garnished with whipped cream or a sprinkle of sea salt.
Notes
Always pay attention to the temperature of the chocolate and caramel to avoid burning. Allow ample chilling time for the layers to set properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chocolate pie, caramel dessert, family recipe, cream pie