This Double Layer Chocolate Pie is a chocolate lover's dream. With a velvety chocolate pudding filling and a layer of silky chocolate ganache on top, this pie is sure to impress. Perfect for special occasions or just when you're craving a decadent treat.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made chocolate cookie pie crust
- 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, prepare the chocolate pudding mix according to package instructions using the milk. Pour the pudding into the chocolate cookie pie crust and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped chocolate, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and shiny.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the chilled pudding layer in the pie crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Before serving, garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries if desired.
Interesting Facts
Chocolate is believed to have mood-boosting properties due to its release of endorphins.
Chocolate was once so highly valued that the ancient Mayans used cocoa beans as currency.