chocolate Heaven Cream Pie

Chocolate Heaven Cream Pie

¼ c Dutch-Processed Cocoa

3 Tbsp cornstarch

2/3 c granulated sugar

2 Tbsp butter

1 Tbsp vanilla extract

4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped

¼ tsp salt

3 cups milk

2 eggs

Topping:

1 c heavy whipping cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 Tbsp granulated sugar

Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder1 prebaked pie shell

In a medium-heavy gauge saucepan mix together the cocoa, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and milk. Over medium heat bring mixture to a full boil. Remove from the heat. Add ¼ cup of the hot cocoa mixture to eggs, mix together, and add back into the saucepan. Cook until mixture returns to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and add the chopped chocolates, butter, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth. Pour the mixture through a strainer. Pour into the prepared pie shell and cover with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate.Whip the cream with the sugar and vanilla. Spoon over the cooled chocolate filling. Sprinkle the chocolate shavings or cocoa over the whipped cream.

Makes 1 9-inch pie.

http://faithfulnessfarm.blogspot.com/2009/10/chocolate-heaven-pie-tools-of-pie-trade.html

I just got this off a blog I found. It looks so good. :)

Samantha