My apologies- the camera is broken so no pics!
The taster loved licking the bowl of chocolate clean, even getting it
all in his hair.
This is one of those desserts where you will lick your plate clean!
We made it for a pot-luck event.
Oreo Cookie Crumb Crust
9" pie plate
Pulse 16 Oreo cookies, broken in pieces, in a food processor 15 times.
Melt 2 TB unsalted butter and pour into the machine as it runs for another 15 seconds.
Pour mix into a pie dish and use the bottom of a measuring glass to press the mixture down.
Bake on middle rack at 350ยบ for 15 minutes.
Let cool for a half hour, while you make the filling.
Chocolate Cream Pie
Serves 8-10
Allow 40 minutes prep plus 3 hours chilling time
Filling
2 1/2 cups half & half
1/3 cup sugar
pinch of salt
6 large egg yolks
2 TB cornstarch
6 TB (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/4" pieces
6 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped fine
1 tsp vanilla extract
Bring half & half, half of the sugar and the salt to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
As the half & half begins to simmer, in a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks, the remaining sugar, and cornstarch together until smooth.
Slowly whisk 1 cup of the hot liquid into the eggs to temper them. Then slowly add this mix back into the saucepan, heat reduced to medium. Continue to whisk constantly until thickened and a few bubbles break at the surface, about 30 seconds.
Off the heat, whisk in the butter, then the chocolates, and finally the vanilla until completely smooth.
Pour the warm filling into the pie crust. Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on top so it is on the surface of the pudding (to prevent a skin from forming). Refrigerate until filling is cold and firm, about 3 hours.
For the topping:
Whip together 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream, 2 TB sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, until soft peaks form (or the whisk begins to "hold" the whipped cream).
Spread the whipped cream over the top of the pie.
Serve and enjoy!
