Description
A delicious and indulgent Chocolate Vanilla Cream Pie featuring a rich chocolate layer and a smooth vanilla cream layer, topped with a glossy chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 250 g (2 cups) graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits, crushed)
- 120 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp sugar
- For the Chocolate Cream Layer:
- 500 ml (2 cups) whole milk
- 100 g (½ cup) sugar
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 egg yolks
- 100 g (3.5 oz) dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Vanilla Cream Layer:
- 500 ml (2 cups) whole milk
- 100 g (½ cup) sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter
- For the Topping:
- 200 g (7 oz) milk or dark chocolate, melted
- 200 ml (¾ cup) heavy cream
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Caramel sauce (optional, for drizzle)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter and sugar. Press firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes or bake at 175°C (350°F) for 10 minutes for a firmer crust.
- Make the Chocolate Cream Layer: In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and egg yolks. Slowly add milk while whisking. Cook over medium heat until thick and smooth. Stir in chopped chocolate and vanilla until melted. Pour into the crust and chill while preparing the vanilla layer.
- Make the Vanilla Cream Layer: Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks in a saucepan. Gradually add milk and cook over medium heat until thick. Stir in vanilla and butter. Spread gently over the chocolate layer. Chill 30 minutes.
- Chocolate Topping: Heat heavy cream until steaming, then pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth and glossy. Spread over the pie.
- Finish & Serve: Dust with powdered sugar. Drizzle with caramel sauce for extra indulgence. Chill at least 4 hours (or overnight) before slicing.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham crackers or a nut-based crust.
- Ensure the chocolate is of good quality for the best flavor.
- Chilling overnight enhances the flavors and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg