Chocolate pie
Description
The recipe won't take much time. There are countless ways to prepare this incredibly delicious pie, as it's one of the most popular desserts in the southern United States. Why is chocolate pie called "Mississippi Mud"? Because its consistency resembles the swamps along the banks of the American river. This dessert is extremely tasty—truly, deeply chocolate. Chocolate lovers will absolutely adore it. The pastry is ready. Serve it at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, melt the chocolate using a double boiler.
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Step 2
2. Then, in a separate bowl (pot), mix all the dry ingredients for the cream: starch, cocoa, sugar (120 grams), salt.
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Step 3
3. Add the yolks to the dry ingredients and mix well.
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Step 4
4. Then add the milk and mix well to avoid lumps.
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Step 5
5. Pour this mixture into a saucepan with a thick bottom and place over medium heat. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
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Step 6
6. Then add the melted butter and chocolate. Mix well again.
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Step 7
7. Let the cream cool slightly, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
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Step 8
8. Meanwhile, prepare the pie crust. Crush the cookies into crumbs and add sugar and melted butter. Mix everything well together.
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Step 9
9. Transfer the mixture into a 24 cm springform pan, pressing it firmly to form edges and an even base. Place the pan in a preheated oven at 180°C for 8–10 minutes.
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Step 10
10. Completely cool the cake base, then spread the cream over it. Smooth the cream neatly and place the pan with the pie in the refrigerator for 5 hours or overnight.
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Step 11
11. The chocolate pie can be decorated with whipped cream or left undecorated.