Chocolate Cream Pie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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244g (25 whole) Oreo cookies.
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Melted unsalted butter, 60g.
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Cornstarch, 1/4 cup.
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Cups of sugar, 2/3.
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Just a pinch of table salt.
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Milk, 2 cups.
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Heavy cream, 1 cup.
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Four large egg yolks.
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Unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons.
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Pure vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon.
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Dark chocolate (70% cocoa), 150g.
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Milk chocolate, 75g.
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1 1/2 cups of whipping cream for topping.
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White sugar, 2 tablespoons.
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Vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon.
# Instructions:
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Heat oven up to 180°C/350°F. Cut a parchment circle to line the bottom of your dish.
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Grind the Oreo cookies into crumbs and mix them well with the melted butter. Push into the baking dish, bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool off.
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Combine dry stuff first, then slowly whisk in your milk, cream, and yolks. Stir it continuously on medium heat till it thickens. Finally, mix in butter, chocolate, and vanilla.
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Spread the filling inside the crust, cover directly with parchment, and let it cool for 2 hours. Then move it to the fridge for overnight chilling (12+ hours).
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Whip the cream with sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Spread it over the pie and garnish with some grated chocolate if you like.
# Notes:
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You can prep it up to 3 days in advance.
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Add mascarpone to the cream, so it holds better if needed.
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Go with baking chocolate instead of regular eating chocolate.