Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsWilla'sChocolate Oat Pie Recipe

Chocolate Oat Pie Recipe

Inspired by Willa's
Time1h 10m
Serves8

bittersweet ganache, toasty oats

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Ingredients

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Crust

Method

Crust Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, and salt.

  3. 3

    Add Butter

    Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and add it to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  4. 4

    Add Ice Water

    Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork until the dough holds together. Avoid overworking the dough.

  5. 5

    Form the Crust

    Press the dough into a 9-inch pie pan evenly across the bottom and up the sides. Prick the bottom with a fork to prevent bubbling.

  6. 6

    Bake the Crust

    Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove and let cool.

Ganache Preparation

  1. 7

    Heat the Cream

    In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.

  2. 8

    Melt the Chocolate

    Place the bittersweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for about 2 minutes.

  3. 9

    Stir the Ganache

    Stir the mixture gently until all the chocolate is melted and the ganache is smooth. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt, and stir to combine.

  4. 10

    Fill the Crust

    Pour the ganache filling into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.

  5. 11

    Chill

    Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours or until the ganache is set.

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