A few weeks ago, I talked about how pie is the new cupcake. I enjoy both pie and cupcakes, so I will continue to eat both of them. On the other hand, my mom prefers pie. She was never really impressed by the cupcake craze and has been telling me for a while that pie is where its at. So naturally when she made a double chocolate pie, I had to take a few pictures of it.
This pie was very easy to make and quite delicious. The only baking required of for the crust. A rich base of bittersweet chocolate ganache sits on top of a buttery and crumbly graham cracker crust. Layered on top of the ganache is a sweet german chocolate cream layer. The whole pie is topped with a light and airy whipped cream.
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Double Chocolate Pie
This pie is one of my mom’s favorites. Easy to make and absolutely delicious. A rich base of bittersweet chocolate ganache sits on top of a buttery and crumbly graham cracker crust. Layered on top of the ganache is a sweet German chocolate cream layer. The whole pie is topped with a light and airy whipped cream. This pie will need to chill over night, so keep that in mind if deciding to make it.
Crust
use a pre made 9″ graham cracker crust, or make your own. To make your own, you will need:
1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp sugar
6 tbsp melted butter
With a fork in a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar together. Add melted butter. Stir until a thick paste is formed. Spread the mixture evenly in a 9 inch pie pan. Make sure an even layer is formed on the bottom and sides of the pan. Bake for 8 min at 350. Let completely cool.
Chocolate #1 Ganache Layer
You will need:
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
6 oz bittersweet chocolate (chopped into small pieces)
In a medium pot, bring the cream to a simmer. Remove from heat and add the chocolate pieces. Let stand for 1 minute. With a whisk, stir until the mixture is smooth and all of the chocolate is melted.
Pour Ganache onto prepared graham cracker crust. Level out the chocolate layer and then place in the freezer for 20 min.
Chocolate Layer #2 German Chocolate Cream
You will need:
1 3/4 cup whipping cream (1/2 cup at room temp, 1 and 1/4 cup very cold)
4 oz German chocolate(chopped in small pieces)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar
In a medium size pot, bring 1/2 cup of room temperature cream to a simmer. Remove from heat and and add chocolate. Let stand for 1 minute. With a whisk, stir until all chocolate pieces have melted. Let cool to room temperature.
In a chilled mixing bowl, begin whipping 1 1/4 cup cold whipping cream. Add vanilla and slowly add sugar. Whip until thick and fluffy. Add room temperature chocolate mixture. Whip until soft peaks have formed.
Pour mixture onto ganache layer. Spread evenly over ganache surface, going right up to the edges of the pie pan. Chill in refrigerator over night.
Whipped Cream Topping
You will need:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/3 – 1/2 cup powdered sugar ( depending on taste)
In a cold mixing bowl, add the cream and vanilla. Begin mixing and slowly add the powdered sugar. Mix until soft peaks have formed. Spread whipped cream over the German chocolate layer of the pie. Let pie set up in the freezer for 20 minutes prior to serving.
Optional: garnish with chocolate shavings.
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I learned very quickly that this is not the pie to have around when you live alone. After shooting it, I proceeded to eat half of it. I have now learned I can’t be trusted with whole pies.
Enjoy!
Taylor, Taylor, Taylor! You should not be allowed to post things like this early in the morning! Now I’m going to crave chocolate alllll day long.
I love this idea of 2 layers of chocolate! This would be a great Valentine’s Day dessert!
Gorgeous photos (as always) ?
I love how thick the layer of ganache is. The two shades of brown plus the white are just gorgeous. I bet your mom is thrilled that you posted her recipe!
Siven says
Ooooohhhh! Looks lovely! MUST try! ?
dear lord have mercy. you’re an evil man, taylor. ?
ha ha sorry Tami
Taylor,
That does look amazing. Kudos to your mother.
Ben
I was looking for a mud recipe. I tasted one recently at my favorite bakery and I really make my own,
Thanks for sharing! I bookmark the recipe!
Wow, Wow, Wow! This looks amazing. I make chocolate cream pie for Easter every year. No doubt this will be the one that shows up on our table this year.
This is a truly gorgeous pie, I’ve been on this post at least 3 times.
Oh sweet goodness…I’m contemplating driving to Charlotte…swoon!
Quite possibly the perfect pie! Double chocolate, oh yeah! I am so making this pie as soon as I gather a few ingredients! Love the photos too!
I think I might be drooling… The TWO layers of chocolate looks marvelous.
And for the record, I can’t be trusted with pie (or chocolate) either (and especially not when they’re one in the same).
Phew! I’ll listen to you and try making this pie when my family is around… The looks alone can be so tempting!
Thanks Jun! I hope you and your family enjoy it!
My older daughter’s fav cake is german choc, but the other daughter doesn’t care for it due to the coconut/pecan icing. thanks to you I will try to have a happy compromise for them this weekend with this pie, love the layers, thanks for sharing, again gorgeous photography, what can’t u make look beyond delicious LOL!
Heaven.
That’s just wrong….
wrong wrong wrong GOOD!
Wandra says
Was looking for a new dessert to try when I found the double chocolate pie recipe. The photos were so amazing that I had to try it. Took it to a dinner party (of people who really know and love their chocolate) and it was a HUGE hit!! I will be making this again and again…
Thanks Wandra, I am so glad to hear the pie was a hit!
In Utah we have a state holiday called Pioneer Day but the nomiker has changed to a more food-centric theme of “Pie and Beer Day”. So to celebrate, this is the pie I’ll be making in celebration. Yum!
O awesome! Beer and pie day sounds amazing! I hope you enjoy the pie!