Chocolate pie

Chocolate pie recipes have been around for centuries, with the earliest known recipe dating back to the 16th century. The first chocolate pies were made with a chocolate custard filling, and the earliest known recipe for this type of pie was published in France in 1653. The recipe was later published in England in 1769, and it became a popular dessert in both countries.

In the 19th century, chocolate pie recipes began to include chocolate pudding or chocolate cake as the filling, and these pies became a popular dessert in the United States. The first known recipe for a chocolate pudding pie was published in 1876, and the first chocolate cake pie recipe was published in 1887.

Today, chocolate pie is a popular dessert all over the world, and there are many different recipes for it. The most popular versions include a chocolate pudding or chocolate cake filling, but there are also recipes that use chocolate chips, chocolate shavings, or even chocolate bars as the filling. No matter what the recipe, chocolate pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

Advice

Making a delicious chocolate pie is easier than you think! Start by pre-baking a flaky, buttery pie crust. Once your crust is ready, mix together the chocolate filling ingredients, such as melted chocolate, sugar, butter, and eggs. Pour the mixture into the pre-baked crust and bake the pie until the filling is set. When the pie is finished baking, let it cool before serving. To take things up a notch, consider drizzling some melted chocolate or chocolate ganache over the top of the pie for an extra decadent touch.

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Recipes

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Chocolate Pie

  • milk
  • cocoa powder
  • sleeve graham cracker
  • vanilla extract
  • sugar
  • salt
  • salt
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • egg
  • butter
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Chocolate Pie

  • whipped cream
  • sugar
  • cornstarch
  • salt
  • butter
  • vanilla extract
  • chocolate sandwich cooky
  • milk
  • egg yolk
  • butter
  • bittersweet chocolate
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Creamy Baked Chocolate Pie

  • sugar
  • water
  • whipping cream
  • bittersweet chocolate
  • graham cracker crumb
  • vanilla extract
  • all purpose flour
  • confectioners sugar
  • butter
  • milk
  • egg yolk
  • cocoa powder
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German Chocolate Pie

  • chocolate
  • pecan
  • pie crust
  • vanilla extract
  • coconut
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • salt
  • egg
  • whipped cream
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Mexican Hot Chocolate Pie

  • heavy cream
  • powdered sugar
  • sugar
  • vanilla
  • cayenne pepper
  • cinnamon
  • egg
  • butter
  • ginger
  • salt
  • graham cracker crumb
  • bittersweet chocolate chip
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Bottle of Wine Chocolate Pie

  • chocolate curl
  • butter
  • sugar
  • cornstarch
  • salt
  • chocolate wafer cookie crumb
  • heavy cream
  • sugar
  • butter
  • bars bittersweet chocolate
  • milliliter red wine
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German Chocolate Pie

  • vanilla extract
  • pie crust
  • milk chocolate chip
  • sweetened coconut flake
  • cornstarch
  • heavy cream
  • brown sugar
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • butter
  • egg yolk
  • pecan
  • sugar
  • milk
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Chocolate Pie

  • vanilla
  • adn sugar
  • pie crust
  • heavy cream
  • cornstarch
  • salt
  • butter
  • milk
  • egg yolk
  • dark chocolate
  • dark chocolate
  • whipped cream
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No Bake Chocolate Pie

  • heavy cream
  • sugar
  • espresso
  • heavy cream
  • vanilla
  • butter
  • oreo cookie crumb
  • chocolate
  • chocolate
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Four & Twenty Blackbirds' Green Chile Chocolate Pie

  • chocolate all butter crust
  • crust ingredient
  • heavy cream
  • milk
  • ginger
  • jalapeño
  • cardamom
  • salt
  • bittersweet chocolate
  • lime juice
  • egg
  • Crust Ingredients
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • water
  • ice
  • salt
  • cocoa powder
  • butter
  • apple cider vinegar
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Lemon Chocolate Pie Recipe

  • Chocolate Topping
  • dark corn syrup
  • butter
  • cacao chocolate
  • Filling
  • lemon zest
  • water
  • sugar
  • lemons juice
  • water
  • cornstarch
  • butter
  • vanilla extract
  • egg yolk
  • Crust
  • egg white
  • pie crust

Ingredient Breakdown

 
butter
salt
sugar
milk
heavy cream
egg yolk
vanilla extract
all purpose flour
pie crust
cornstarch
vanilla
egg
water
cocoa powder
whipped cream
bittersweet chocolate
chocolate
egg white
graham cracker crumb
pecan
ginger
dark chocolate
ch piecrust
cocoa
sleeve graham cracker
silken tofu
chocolate chip
peanut butter
soy milk
chocolate sandwich cooky
whipping cream
confectioners sugar
coconut
powdered sugar
cayenne pepper
cinnamon
bittersweet chocolate chip
chocolate curl
chocolate wafer cookie crumb
bars bittersweet chocolate
milliliter red wine
milk chocolate chip
sweetened coconut flake
brown sugar
sweetened condensed milk
adn sugar
espresso
oreo cookie crumb
chocolate all butter crust
crust ingredient
jalapeño
ice
cardamom
apple cider vinegar
lime juice
dark corn syrup
lemon zest
lemons juice
cacao chocolate

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • butter 92%
  • sugar 77%

Common Ingredients

  • salt 62%

Usual Ingredients

  • milk 54%
  • egg yolk 46%
  • heavy cream 46%
  • vanilla extract 46%
  • all purpose flour 38%
  • cornstarch 38%
  • pie crust 38%