Midnight Silk Chocolate Pie
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 1 pie
Rich, velvety, and intensely chocolatey, this pie is perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, or any special occasion. Crafted with Kyya’s 90% Ghana or Uganda single-origin chocolate, this dessert is pure indulgence. In a pinch, two bars of Midnight Chocolate will do the trick!
Ingredients:
- 6 oz Super Dark or Midnight Dark Kyya Chocolate
- 2 sticks sweetened butter, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups sugar (for a darker pie, use 1 cup)
- 1 tsp Madagascar vanilla extract
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 4 eggs (or 6 oz egg beaters)
- 1 homemade or pre-made pie shell
Instructions:
1. Melt the Chocolate:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate on 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring after each.
- Heat gently to avoid scorching. Once melted, set aside to cool slightly.
2. Prepare the Butter & Sugar Mixture:
- In a stand mixer on medium speed, beat the butter until light and creamy (about 4-5 minutes).
- Gradually add the sugar while mixing, scraping down the sides as needed.
3. Incorporate the Chocolate:
- Once the melted chocolate has cooled but not solidified, drizzle it slowly into the butter-sugar mixture over 3-5 minutes, allowing it to fully blend.
- Add vanilla and sea salt, mixing until smooth.
4. Add the Eggs:
- With the mixer on medium speed, add the eggs one at a time, waiting 3-5 minutes between each to ensure full integration.
- This step is key—take your time to create a silky, smooth filling (12-20 minutes total).
- If you prefer, substitute raw eggs with pasteurized egg beaters.
5. Chill & Serve:
- Pour the filling into the pie shell and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (longer is better for a firmer texture).
- Before serving, top with whipped cream for the perfect finishing touch.
Pro Tip: This pie is even better when chilled overnight—if you can wait that long! 😉