Best Chocolate Lovers Cream Pie Recipes

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CONTEST-WINNING GERMAN CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE



Contest-Winning German Chocolate Cream Pie image

I've won quite a few awards in recipe contests over the past 10 years, and I was delighted that this luscious pie sent me to the Great American Pie Show finals. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Dough for single-crust pie
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Dash salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
TOPPING:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., Place chocolate and butter in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in milk. In a large bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add eggs, vanilla and chocolate mixture; mix well. Pour into crust. Sprinkle with coconut and pecans., Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., For topping, in a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over pie; sprinkle with additional coconut and pecans. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 808 calories, Fat 53g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (58g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CHOCOLATE LOVER'S CREAM PIE



Chocolate Lover's Cream Pie image

We love the sweet hazelnut-cocoa spread. Now try it as Nutella pie - true love! -Jenn Stewart, Lavergne, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup Nutella
1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)
Grated chocolate

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form., In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and Nutella until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped cream. Spoon into crust. Spread remaining whipped cream over top. Garnish with chocolate. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Fat 44g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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