Description
Silky chocolate and coffee converge in this irresistible Mocha Cream Pie, blending rich espresso notes with smooth chocolate ganache. Creamy layers and a buttery graham cracker crust promise a luxurious dessert experience you’ll savor with each indulgent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (graham cracker, Oreo, or traditional pastry)
- 3 large egg yolks
- 3 ounces (85 grams) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) whole milk
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) brewed strong coffee (cooled)
Sweeteners and Flavorings:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (unsweetened)
Thickeners and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream, cold
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (for garnish)
Instructions
- Craft a pre-baked pie shell, ensuring it’s completely cooled and ready for the decadent mocha filling.
- In a saucepan, blend granulated sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt into a uniform mixture. Gradually incorporate milk and coffee, whisking until silky smooth.
- Heat the mixture over medium temperature, stirring continuously until it thickens and bubbles emerge, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and gently temper egg yolks by slowly introducing a portion of the hot liquid while whisking vigorously to prevent curdling.
- Return the tempered yolk mixture to the saucepan, cooking for an additional two minutes while maintaining constant stirring.
- Eliminate heat and fold in chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract until the filling transforms into a glossy, homogeneous substance.
- Transfer the luxurious mocha filling into the prepared pie shell, meticulously smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Shield the filling’s surface with plastic wrap to prevent skin formation, then refrigerate for a minimum of four hours until completely set.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff, voluminous peaks develop.
- Adorn the chilled pie with billowy whipped cream, either spreading elegantly or piping decorative swirls.
- Embellish with delicate chocolate shavings or a light dusting of cocoa powder for an exquisite finishing touch.
- Slice and serve the pie thoroughly chilled for maximum flavor and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- Prevent crust sogginess by pre-baking and cooling completely before adding filling.
- Temper egg yolks carefully to avoid scrambling by slowly incorporating hot mixture while whisking constantly.
- Use high-quality chocolate and freshly brewed coffee for a richer, more intense mocha flavor profile.
- Create dairy-free version by substituting milk with coconut milk and using dairy-free chocolate and butter alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg