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Dark Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe

This dark chocolate cream pie combines a rich, intense chocolate custard filling with a light and airy marshmallow meringue topping.
Perfect for dessert lovers, the pie can be customized with variations like chocolate cherry or s’mores styles for added flavor.
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Active Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Custard

  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon espresso powder optional
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup egg yolks approximately 5 large eggs
  • 3 cups milk any percentage
  • ¾ cup chopped dark chocolate 72% cocoa
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Additional Ingredients

  • 1 prepared 9-inch pastry crust
  • 1 recipe marshmallow meringue

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Custard: In a 3-quart saucepan, whisk together sugar, salt, espresso powder, cocoa powder, and cornstarch. Gradually add egg yolks and a small splash of milk, stirring to remove any lumps. Once smooth, mix in the remaining milk.
    Cook the mixture over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until the custard thickens (about 5 minutes). Increase the heat to medium and continue whisking for another 6 minutes. When it starts to bubble, set a timer and whisk for 90 seconds to neutralize proteins in the egg yolks.
    Strain the custard through a sieve into a bowl, then stir in the chocolate and vanilla until smooth. Cover with a towel and keep warm.
  • Assemble the Pie: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spread the warm custard into the prepared crust. Pipe or spread the marshmallow meringue evenly over the top, ensuring the edges are sealed. Use a fork or offset spatula to create swirls or grooves for texture.
  • Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the oven and bake until the meringue is golden (about 20 minutes). Let the pie cool for 1 hour at room temperature, then cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until fully set, approximately 4 hours.
  • Serve: Slice the pie with a sharp knife, cleaning the blade between cuts. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Notes

Variations
  • Chocolate Cherry Pie: Use an Oreo crumb crust and garnish with freeze-dried cherries or cherry whipped cream.
  • S’mores Pie: Substitute a graham cracker crust and garnish with shaved chocolate.
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