Description
Indulge in a Mocha Cream Pie, a delightful blend of rich chocolate and robust coffee flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and bake the pie crust according to package instructions. Allow it to cool completely.
- Heat 1 cup of heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it simmers. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted and smooth. Incorporate the espresso and let cool.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder in a mixing bowl. Gradually add the cooled chocolate mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Heat 1/2 cup of heavy cream until it simmers for the ganache. Remove from heat and mix in the chocolate syrup until smooth. Pour over the chocolate filling.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 240 minutes before serving. Decorate with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute (based on baking pie crust)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg