Decadent Truffle Bottom Chocolate Cream Pie
Details
- Timing
- Timing
- Total:
- 6 Hr. 30 Min.
- Bake:
- 10 Min.
- Prep:
- 15 Min.
- Skill Level:
- Intermediate
- Yields:
- 1 pie
You won't believe how silky, smooth and rich this Decadent Truffle Bottom Chocolate Cream Pie recipe is, and it will genuinely delight any chocolate lover. The double-layer pie starts with a thick dark chocolate truffle layer made with melted marshmallows and HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Chips, followed by an incredible, velvety chocolate and whipped cream filling. Make this luscious pie a few hours ahead, so it's well-chilled for serving. For a fancy finish, shave chocolate or arrange fresh fruit on each slice when serving. Delish! Of course, chocolate is the heart of our recipes, and we've created the best dreamy chocolaty pies like this Decadent Truffle Bottom Chocolate Cream Pie. Also try our Classic Chocolate Cream Pie recipe if you like a tried-and-true, quick and easy pie.
Ingredients & Directions
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Bake Time
- 10 minutes
- Cool Time
- 30 minutes
- Chill Time
- 5 hours
Ingredients
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1refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of 15 oz pkg.)
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2 cupsminiature marshmallows or 20 large marshmallows
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1/2 cupmilk
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2 cupsHERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Chips (12 oz pkg.)
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1 cupheavy whipping cream (1/2 pt)
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sweetened whipped cream or whipped topping (optional)
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chocolate curls (optional)
Step-By-Step Directions
Oven
9-Inch Pie Plate
Microwave-Safe Bowl
Microwave
Measuring Cups
Rubber Scraper
Mixer
Refrigerator
Prepare and bake pie crust in 9-inch pie plate as directed on package for unfilled 1-crust pie.
Place marshmallows and milk in large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at medium (50%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at medium an additional 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Add chocolate chips; stir until melted and mixture is smooth. If necessary, microwave at medium an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted when stirred. Spread 1 cup chocolate mixture over bottom of crust; refrigerate. Cool remaining mixture to room temperature.
Beat whipping cream until stiff; gradually blend into chocolate mixture, combining thoroughly. Spread over chocolate layer in pastry crust. Cover; refrigerate 4 to 6 hours or until well chilled. Garnish with sweetened whipped cream and chocolate curls, if desired. Cover; refrigerate leftover pie.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 8 servingsServing size 1 slice (137g)Amount per servingCalories530% Daily Value*Total Fat 35g 45%Saturated Fat 21g 105%Trans Fat 0gCholesterol 35mg 12%Sodium 115mg 5%Total Carbohydrates 59g 21%Dietary Fiber 4g 14%Total Sugars 42gIncludes 39g Added Sugar 78%Protein 7gVitamin D 1 6%Calcium 59mg 4%Iron 5mg 30%Potassium 292mg 6%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.
