Mississippi Chocolate Pie
Description
The recipe won't take much time. This very chocolatey cake comes from the banks of the Mississippi. Chocolate lovers will absolutely enjoy it. It became famous after the release of the movie "The Help." From this recipe you will learn. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Let's start by preparing the dough. Sift the flour and cocoa into a bowl.
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Step 2
Add the butter and rub it in.
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Step 3
This is what flour looks like when rubbed with butter.
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Step 4
Add sugar and pour in water. You may need 2-3 tablespoons of water, depending on the flour quality.
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Step 5
The result should be a soft, elastic dough. Let's put it in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
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Step 6
We will bake in a 23-24 cm diameter pan. Roll out the dough into a crust and carefully place it into the pan, forming high edges. Lay foil over the dough and fill with peas or beans. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 15 minutes. Then remove the foil with the peas, and bake for another 10 minutes.
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Step 7
Meanwhile, let's prepare the filling. Rub the butter with brown sugar, add cocoa and eggs. Mix until smooth. A spatula is very convenient for this.
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Step 8
Add the melted chocolate and mix. It's better to use dark and milk chocolate in equal proportions.
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Step 9
Add the cream and mix until smooth.
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Step 10
Pour the resulting mixture over the baked crust and bake in the oven at 160 degrees for 45-50 minutes.
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Step 11
This is what the pie looks like after baking. The top is slightly cracked, but it's not a problem. Let the pie cool down.
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Step 12
Whip the cream with powdered sugar until fluffy and stiff peaks form.
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Step 13
Transfer the pie to a plate, spread a layer of whipped cream on top, and sprinkle with grated chocolate. Enjoy!