Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent German Sweet Chocolate Pie. A rich and creamy chocolate filling is nestled in a flaky pie crust, crowned with fluffy whipped cream and chocolate shavings. This dessert is perfect for any special occasion or simply to satisfy your chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust, pre-baked
- 4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Directions
- In a small saucepan, melt the German sweet chocolate with milk over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the chocolate filling into the pre-baked pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, top the pie with a generous dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
Interesting Facts
German sweet chocolate is a type of dark baking chocolate created by Samuel German, hence the name.
German Sweet Chocolate Pie was first popularized in the 1950s by a recipe printed on a package of Baker's German Sweet Chocolate.
This pie is a classic American dessert that has stood the test of time and is beloved by generations of chocolate lovers.