Description
Chocolate Pie from the French countryside brings pure comfort right to your kitchen table. Creamy, rich chocolate filling nestled in a flaky crust becomes your perfect sweet escape for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crust:
- 1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
Instructions
- Arrange your 9-inch pie crust inside a standard pie dish, positioning it carefully to cover the entire surface evenly.
- Combine 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and ¼ cup unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat at 50% power for 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until chocolate melts completely and mixture appears smooth.
- Integrate 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 2 large beaten eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture. Whisk thoroughly until ingredients blend seamlessly without lumps.
- Transfer the entire chocolate filling into the prepared pie crust, using a spatula to distribute the mixture evenly and ensure no air pockets remain.
- Position the pie in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C). Bake for precisely 32 minutes, checking that the center looks set but retains a slight jiggle when gently shaken.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for 2 hours, allowing the filling to firm up naturally without refrigeration.
Notes
- Choosing high-quality chocolate makes a significant difference in the pie’s rich flavor and smooth texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional pie crust with an almond flour or graham cracker gluten-free crust.
- Test the pie’s doneness by gently shaking the dish – the center should jiggle slightly but not be liquid.
- Refrigerating the pie for 2-3 hours before serving helps it set and makes slicing cleaner and more precise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg