Chocolate Love For You

Ok, I saw this pie on Pinterest and instantly...had to make it. I'm not huge into chocolate, so what might ask was the attraction? It looked sinfully delish! And of course, I have to make every pie in creation!

You guys, I've told you, I take about 2-3 bites and give the rest of the pie to family and friends. I'm telling you - this pie, this chocolatey, heavenly, slice of goodness. The pie that parted the sun, the moon and the worst mood on the darkest of day. Oh.my.god. It was one of the best pies I've ever made. The ingredients all came together like...how should I put this? Hmm, music is my ultimate, so the lyrics, instruments, hook, and melody to my absolute favorite song(s) of all time. That good. 

Dave and I couldn't keep our freakin' paws off. We kept looking at each other and saying, "Seriously! Somebody stop me! Just one more bite!" As we shoveled three or four more bites, as if no one was looking. All this coming from the person who could take or leave a mound of chocolate.

It's not a typical holiday pie, but after seeing and tasting, we're making for neighbors to share with their Thanksgiving meal. Who knows, maybe this pie will add as a new holiday tradition?

And best, while the steps may seem a boatload, they actually go fast and it truly is easy as pie.

I put together an assembly video of pictures, as I am much more of a visual person myself.

I hope this helps.

Double Chocolate Truffle Pie

Graham Cracker Crust

1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (12 whole crackers)

2 tbs. packed brown sugar

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

big pinch salt

6 tbs. unsalted butter

Truffle Pie Filling

2/3 cup heavy cream

4 oz. bittersweet chocolate chips

2 oz. milk chocolate chips

Whipped Chocolate Filling

4 oz. bittersweet chocolate chips

2 oz. milk chocolate chips

1.5 cups heavy whipping cream

1/2 tsp. vanilla

Whip Cream Topping

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1/4 cup powdered sugar

Garnish

1.5 oz. milk chocolate

1.5 oz. white chocolate

1.5 oz. semisweet or dark chocolate

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Directions

For graham cracker crust...

Preheat oven to 350.

Combine the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in large bowl. Mix briefly with your fingers. Add butter and incorporate well, mixing first with a fork, then with your hands, rubbing thoroughly to form evenly dampened crumbs.

** I use a food processor for this and process the crumbs and all until fine, I then add the butter until evenly distributed. I then put it all in a bowl and mix it around with a spatula making sure the butter has evenly coated all crumbs.

Spread crumbs evenly and loosely in the pan, pressing them into the bottom and up the sides. ** I use a tart dough tamper, or a custard cup will do too, to press the crumbs down. I really push them down good. I find that if they are not pretty tight, they come loose when I serve the pie...and that bugs! Refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes.

Place on the center rack and bake for 7 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack before filling.

This recipe came from Pie. We call him Pie Guy and most of his recipes are great. We love him because he is so detailed. He tells you which sized pie plate to use, and really gets into it!

For the truffle filling... 

In a saucepan, bring 2/3 cup cream to a simmer. Place the 6 total ounces of chocolate chips in a bowl and pour the hot cream over the chocolate. Let stand for 1 minute, then gently whisk until smooth. Spread truffle filling over the bottom of the prepared piecrust and freeze for 20 minutes. 

Meanwhile, 

For the whipped chocolate filling... 

In a double broiler or a microwave set on low power, heat the 6 ounces chocolate chips with 1/2 cup of the cream until the chocolate is just melted, stirring often. Let it cool to room temperature. In a chilled bowl, beat the remaining one cup cream until thick. Add the chocolate mixture and vanilla. It says beat until soft peaks form. ** I'm really careful here, because you can easily lose all the thickness you just got, so mix just until all is incorporated.  It's really important to not overdo this part.** Spread the whipped chocolate mixture over the truffle filling in the crust and refrigerate overnight.

Just before serving, 

Make the whipped cream topping... 

Beat 1 cup heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar on high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the pie, or place in a pastry bag, or as I use, a ziplock freezer bag with a pastry tip attachment : ) Use a grater, or vegetable peeler and shave the various kinds of chocolate onto a plate. Put them onto the pie as you so choose and serve immediately : )

I hope you love it as much as we did!

Chocolate love and kisses to you!

As always let me know if you have any questions, oh and by the way, I answer as a reply after the comment!

Adapted from Deen Bros