A classic chocolate cream pie. Here are the ingredients to prepare it easily for 8 people, based on a reliable recipe (inspired by Allrecipes and similar Middle Eastern recipes). I’ve listed the ingredients for the crust, the filling, and the topping:
For the crust (shortbread or Oreo) – for a 23 cm / 9-inch pan:
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200 g chocolate cookies (finely crushed, like Oreos without the cream)
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100 g melted butter
Preparation:
Mix the ingredients and press them into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes at 180 °C (350 °F) and let cool.
For the chocolate cream filling (pudding):
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1.5 cups white sugar
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3 egg yolks (beaten)
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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½ teaspoon salt
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3 cups whole milk
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1 tablespoon butter
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1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preparation:
Beat the sugar and egg yolks. Gradually add the cocoa powder, cornstarch, salt, and milk, whisking constantly. Cook over medium heat, stirring without stopping, until it boils and thickens (like a custard). Add the butter and vanilla. Let cool slightly and pour over the crust. Refrigerate 2–4 hours, until firm.
For the topping (chocolate ganache and cream):
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200 g dark chocolate (melted with ½ cup heavy cream to make ganache)
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1 cup heavy cream (for whipping, with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and a pinch of vanilla extract)
Preparation:
Pour the warm ganache over the filling until fully covered. Let cool. Top with whipped cream and decorate with chocolate shavings if desired.
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