Description
Indulgent Mexican chocolate pie delivers a spicy-sweet symphony of rich cocoa and cinnamon dancing across creamy layers. Silky ganache and a hint of cayenne pepper promise an unforgettable dessert adventure you’ll savor with each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) whole milk
Spice and Flavor Enhancers:
- ⅓ cup (67 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (150 grams) graham cracker crumbs or crushed chocolate wafers
- ¼ cup (50 grams) sugar
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Shaved chocolate
- Cinnamon sprinkle
- Pinch of chili powder
Instructions
- Prepare the graham cracker foundation by pulverizing the crumbs with sugar and melted butter. Firmly press the mixture into a 9-inch pie vessel, ensuring an even layer. Bake in a preheated 350F (175C) oven for approximately 8 minutes until lightly golden. Allow the crust to cool completely.
- Create the decadent chocolate base by gently heating cream and milk until steaming. Remove from heat and incorporate chopped chocolate, stirring until achieving a silky smooth consistency.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, warm spices of cinnamon and cayenne, salt, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
- Carefully temper the egg mixture by slowly introducing the warm chocolate liquid, whisking constantly to prevent scrambling.
- Transfer the luxurious chocolate blend into the cooled graham cracker shell, ensuring an even distribution.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325F (160C) and bake the pie for 25-30 minutes. The edges should appear set while the center remains slightly jiggly.
- Remove from oven and let the pie rest at room temperature for one hour to stabilize its structure.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of two hours to allow complete setting and enhance flavor development.
- Before serving, garnish with optional toppings like billowy whipped cream, delicate chocolate shavings, or a sprinkle of warming cinnamon or fiery chili powder.
Notes
- Customize the crust by using graham crackers, chocolate wafers, or gluten-free cookies for different dietary needs.
- Prevent crust from becoming soggy by briefly prebaking and ensuring it’s completely cooled before adding filling.
- Temper chocolate mixture carefully when adding to eggs to avoid scrambling by whisking slowly and consistently.
- Control spice levels by adjusting cayenne pepper amount – start with less and taste, then incrementally increase for personal heat preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 364
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 648 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 43 mg