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Chocolate Cream Pie with Cookie Crust, Caramel, and Flaky Salt
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Chocolate Cream Pie with Cookie Crust, Caramel, and Flaky Salt
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Directions
1
Crush cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor.
2
Mix with melted butter until evenly combined.
3
Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish.
4
Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool completely.
5
Whisk together eggs, sugar, milk, and cream until smooth.
6
Place the bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water (double boiler).
7
Whisk constantly and heat the mixture until it reaches 167°F (75°C) — thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
8
Immediately pour the hot custard over the chopped chocolate in a separate bowl.
9
Let sit for 1–2 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy.
10
Stir in vanilla and salt.
11
Pour into the cooled crust.
Ingredients
24 cookies (with filling)
70 g local unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
100 g granulated sugar
1 cup local whole milk
1 cup local heavy cream
400 g bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 tsp vanilla extract
0.25 tsp salt
1 cup local heavy cream
2 tbsp sugar
0.5 tsp vanilla extract
Flaky sea salt
Caramel sauce
Equipment
food processor
9-inch pie dish
large heatproof bowl
whisk
saucepan
spatula
Tips
Cover the surface of the chocolate filling with plastic wrap and chill until fully set, at least 4 hours or overnight.
Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
Drizzle with caramel and sprinkle with flaky sea salt just before serving.
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