Chocolate Walnut Pie Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the Pie Crust
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 2
Combine with Water
Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
- 3
Chill the Dough
Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 4
Filling Preparation
- 5
Melt the Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and heavy cream. Melt over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- 7
Mix Chocolate Mixture
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture while whisking continuously to prevent curdling.
- 8
Add Walnuts
Fold in the chopped walnuts into the chocolate filling mixture.
Baking
- 9
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 10
Assemble the Pie
Pour the filling mixture into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- 11
Bake the Pie
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is set. The center may still be slightly wobbly.
- 12
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature. Serve the pie as is or with whipped cream on top.