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Ingredients
Chocolate Pastry Crust
- 1 cups (150g) All-purpose flour
- 1 cup (22g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 cup (40g) Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Fine sea salt
- 1 cup (113g) Cold unsalted butter
- 1 yolk Large egg yolk
- 2 tbsp Ice water
Silk Filling
- 8 oz (227g) Bittersweet chocolate (64-70%), finely chopped
- 1 cups (300ml) Heavy cream
- 3 cup (180ml) Whole milk
- 4 yolks Large egg yolks
- 1 cup (67g) Granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp (16g) Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp (28g) Unsalted butter
Whipped Cream
- 1 cups (360ml) Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Fine sea salt
Finish
- 2 tbsp Shaved bittersweet chocolate
- 1 pinch Flaky sea salt (optional) (optional)
Instructions
Prepare chocolate pastry crust: Whisk flour, cocoa, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Mix egg yolk with ice water and add gradually until dough holds together. Form into disk, wrap, and chill.
Roll crust and fit into 9-inch pie plate. Chill before baking.
Blind bake fully at 375°F / 190°C until crisp and completely baked. Cool completely.
Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
Heat milk and cream until steaming.
Whisk yolks, sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt in a separate bowl.
Temper the yolk mixture with hot dairy gradually, whisking constantly.
Return mixture to saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until it comes to a gentle bubble and thickens to a glossy consistency.
Remove from heat. Pour over chopped chocolate. Let stand 1 minute, then whisk until smooth.
Add butter and vanilla. Blend if necessary for an exceptionally smooth texture.
Pour into cooled crust. Smooth surface. Press film directly against surface to prevent skin. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
Whip cream with powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt to soft-medium peaks. Top pie shortly before serving.
Finish with shaved bittersweet chocolate and a tiny amount of flaky sea salt if desired.
Nutrition per serving
485
Calories
7g
Protein
42g
Carbs
33g
Fat
