Directions
- 1Combine cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the pie dish to form a base.
- 2In a saucepan, combine sugar, eggs, heavy cream, and cocoa powder. Whisk until smooth.
- 3Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Strain through a sieve.
- 4Add melted chocolate and butter to the chocolate mixture, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- 5Whip some cream to stiff peaks and gently fold it into the chocolate custard mixture to lighten and make it fluffy and airy.
- 6Pour the chocolate mixture into the pie crust.
- 7Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Chill before serving.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 4 oz chocolate
- 2 cups whipping cream
Equipment
bowlwhisksaucepansifterhand mixerpie dishspatula
Tips
- No raw eggs included
- Use cooked chocolate custard for the base
- More chocolate is always better
- Whip the cream to stiff peaks and fold into the chocolate custard to make it fluffy and airy
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