====== Chocolate Pie ======
I think this is a nytimes recipe that someone transcribed on reddit, or something like that. In any case this is a re-transcription of a screenshot of two reddit comments. Delicious pie for when I'm craving that old silk instant chocolate pie box mix from my childhood.

===== Ingredients =====
Crust:
  * 2c / 270g oreo crumbs (about 24 oreos, but I prefer to import no name chocolate crumbs from canada)
  * 4T / 57g butter, melted
  * 1/2 t kosher salt

Custard:
  * 1/2 c / 100g sugar
  * 3T cornstarch
  * 2T cocoa powder
  * 3/4 t kosher salt
  * 3c / 720mL whole milk
  * 6 egg yolks
  * 8oz / 225g semisweet bar chocolate, finely chopped
  * 2T butter, cubed
  * 1t vanilla

Topping:
  * 1c / 240mL heavy cream
  * 1T powdered sugar
  * crumb garnish

===== Directions =====
  - heat oven to 350F and turn oreos to crumbs, if needed
  - mix butter into crumbs until evenly moistened (food processor helps, especially if making the crumbs yourself)
  - press crumbs into bottom and sides of 9" pie dish, bake until set, about 12min, cool
  - prepare a fine mesh sieve over a medium bowl
  - in a medium saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt
  - pour in a little milk and which to smooth paste, add remaining milk gradually to mix evenly
  - whisk in egg yolks
  - cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens and comes to a low boil, about 8-9min
  - cook and stir 1min more then pour through sieve, discard any solids
  - stir in chocolate, butter, and vanilla, let stand 1min to melt, then stir until smooth
  - pour custard into crust, let cool slightly, cover surface with plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 6hr
  - to serve, whip cream and powdered sugar to soft peaks and top pie


originally submitted by jes_p on Mar 28, 2025
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