This Chocolate Bar Pie II is a heavenly dessert that combines the richness of chocolate with the creaminess of a pie. Made with a buttery graham cracker crust, a luscious chocolate filling, and topped with chunks of chocolate bars, this pie is a chocolate lover's dream come true. The recipe is simple to follow, and the result is a pie that is velvety smooth, deeply satisfying, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups of graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup of melted butter
- ⅓ cup of granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups of heavy cream
- 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup of milk
- 3 tablespoons of cornstarch
- ½ cup of granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 4 chocolate bars, chopped
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ⅓ cup of granulated sugar. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated with butter.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish, forming the crust.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool completely.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the heavy cream, chocolate chips, milk, cornstarch, ½ cup of granulated sugar, and salt over medium heat.
- Continue whisking until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled graham cracker crust.
- Top the pie with the chopped chocolate bars, evenly distributing them over the surface.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours, or until the filling is set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The first chocolate bar, as we know it today, was created by Joseph Fry in 1847.
Chocolate contains antioxidants, which can be beneficial to your health when consumed in moderation.
Chocolate was once considered a luxury item and was only available to the rich and noble.