Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Chocolate Custard Pies
Chocolate custard pies are a popular dessert choice for Valentine’s Day due to their rich and indulgent flavor.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Chocolate Custard Pies
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Roll out the pie crust and press it into 6 individual pie pans.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
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Heat the milk in a saucepan until hot but not boiling. Gradually whisk the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture.
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Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
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Remove from heat and stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
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Pour the custard mixture into the prepared pie crusts.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the custard is set.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
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Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the custard to set completely.
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Serve topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
