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Chocolate Pie

Easy Chocolate Pie is one of my favorite go-to desserts! Only 4 ingredients separate you from this decadent dessert!
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
cooling8 hours
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate pie
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Amanda Rettke

Ingredients

Shortbread Crust

  • 2 cups shortbread cookies, crushed (plus extra for topping)
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar, optional

Chocolate Pie

  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 1/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: Whipped cream for top of pie and extra shortbread cookies to sprinkle.

Instructions

Shortbread Crust

  • Mix shortbread crumbs, butter, and sugar in a medium bowl.
  • After it is well combined, press into the bottom and barely up sides of an 8-inch pie plate. (Can use a 9-inch, the crust will be thinner) Set aside.

Chocolate Pie

  • In microwave dish combine chocolate chips and 3/4 cup of the heavy cream.
  • Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • Stir in sugar & vanilla. Set aside.
  • In a stand mixer, beat the remaining cream until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes). Remove bowl from stand mixer and fold in chocolate mixture, 1/3 at a time. Carefully spoon into crust.
  • Refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving

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