Description
This delicious Chocolate Cream Pie is a delightful blend of rich chocolate and an Oreo crust, perfect for dessert lovers. Simple to prepare, it features creamy layers and is ideal for family gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 25 oreo biscuits, whole with filling in tact (244g / 8.5 oz)
- 60g / 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup cornflour / cornstarch
- 2/3 cup caster sugar (superfine sugar)
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups milk (whole or reduced fat, not zero fat)
- 1 cup cream (pouring or thickened/heavy), or sub with milk
- 4 egg yolks from large eggs
- 2 tbsp / 30g unsalted butter, cut into 1cm / 0.5" cubes
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 150g/ 5 oz dark 70% cocoa chocolate or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 75g/ 3 oz milk chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups thickened / heavy cream, for whipping
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- chocolate, for grating (optional decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F (160° fan-forced).
- Cut a round piece of baking/parchment paper to the size of the pie dish to prevent skin formation on the custard.
Notes
Ensure the chocolate used is of good quality for the best flavor.
You can use leftover egg whites for meringue topping if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg