Ingredients
Cooking spray, for pan
1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
5 tbsp. melted butter
1/3 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
2 c. whole milk
6 oz. semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped
4 large egg yolks
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. espresso powder
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
3/4 c. cold heavy cream
2 tbsp. powdered sugar
Pinch kosher salt
Chocolate curls, for garnish
Preparation
Step 1Spray a 9" pie plate with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, stir together all crust ingredients until fully combined. (Mixture should be coarse and sandy.) Press mixture into prepared pie dish and refrigerate.Step 2In a medium sauce pan over low heat, combine milk and chocolate. Whisk occasionally, until chocolate is fully melted.Step 3Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk egg yolks and brown sugar until lightened in color and ribbons begin to form, about 3 minutes. Add cornstarch, espresso powder, and salt and beat until combined.Step 4Slowly whisk the milk mixture into bowl with egg yolks, whisking constantly until smooth. Return mixture to sauce pan and cook over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until mixture thickens and bubbles begin to form around the edges of the pan, 6 to 8 minutes.Step 5Remove from heat and whisk until smooth, then transfer filling into the prepared crust. Press a piece of plastic wrap onto the surface of the pudding and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours.Step 6When ready to serve, make whipped cream: combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and salt in a large bowl and beat until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.Step 7Top pie with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate curls.
Chocolate pudding pie is a rich, chocolate-y dessert that won’t stick out on your Turkey Day dessert table. Plus it is crazy easy to make. Even with homemade chocolate pudding! Sweet and buttery graham cracker crust + chocolate pudding + plenty of whipped cream = a luxurious pie even a pie-hater would enjoy. Made this? Let us know how it went in the comment section below!
