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Easy Chocolate Pie Crust Recipe

Jan 17, 2023 · 7 Comments

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This homemade chocolate pie crust is a welcome addition to any recipe box. This easy to make dough produces a crust that bakes up crispy and buttery.

chocolate pie crust recipe from dessertswithstephanie.com

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Table of contents

  • Why I like this crust
  • Ingredients
  • Blind bake pie crust
  • Storage
  • Pie fillings
  • Instructional video

Why I like this crust

This chocolate pie crust recipe works well for single or double crust pies. It rolls out beautifully without being crumbly or dry. Additionally, it can be used as a press-in pie crust if you aren't in the mood for rolling out pie dough!

Ingredients

Just five ingredients are needed to create the chocolate pie crust:

  • All-purpose flour: I prefer to use an unbleached flour for all my recipes but any brand will work fine.
  • Cocoa powder: I recommend sifting the cocoa powder with the flour prior to starting the recipe. Any cocoa powder works well in this recipe. If you want an extra dark crust use half regular cocoa powder and half black cocoa powder.
  • Unsalted butter: the butter should be brought to room temperature before starting the recipe (65° to 70° F)
  • Confectioners' sugar
  • Egg: use a room temperature egg. This recipe uses the 'creaming method' for creating the dough. A cold egg will cause the creamed butter and sugar to separate during mixing.
banana cream pie with chocolate bottom crust

Blind bake pie crust

This crust recipe works well with so many pie fillings. It is especially nice with cream pies. Since cream pies are not baked the crust needs to be baked prior to adding any filling. This is referred to as 'blind baking.' Follow the steps listed below to fully bake the pie crust:

Time needed: 25 minutes

  1. Poke holes in dough

    Using a fork, poke holes through the pie dough. This will help prevent the dough from rising during baking. Place the crust in the fridge and preheat the oven to 350° F. Putting the dough in the fridge will allow the gluten to relax and will minimize shrinkage while baking.holes poked in tart dough

  2. Bake the crust

    Once the oven reaches 350°, remove the pie pan from the fridge. Place a sheet of foil or parchment over the dough. Pour pie weights or dried beans into the pan. Bake for 15 minutes with the weights. Remove the weights and bake an additional 10 - 15 minutes or until the crust looks done.blind baking chocolate dough

Storage

Wrap the chocolate dough in plastic wrap in keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Alternatively, freeze the dough for up to 2 months.

Pie fillings

I hope you enjoy numerous pies using this delicious chocolate pie crust recipe! Following are a few of my favorite:

  • banana pudding tartlets in chocolate pie crust
    Banana Cream Tarts in a Chocolate Pastry Crust
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    Caramel Peanut Butter Tart - Easy and Delicious

📋 Recipe

chocolate pie crust recipe from dessertswithstephanie.com

Chocolate Pie Crust Recipe

An easy and delicious chocolate pie crust recipe. May be used as a 'press-in' crust or a rolled crust.
5 from 16 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Chilling Time: 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 9" pie pan
Calories 2480 kcal

Equipment

  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Bowls, measuring cups and spoons
  • Silicone spatula

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ Cup cocoa powder
  • 1 ⅝ Cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ Cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ Cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 1 large egg, room temperature

Instructions
 

  • Sift the flour and cocoa powder together.
    ½ Cup cocoa powder, 1 ⅝ Cups all-purpose flour
  • Place butter and confectioners' sugar in a mixing bowl. Using the paddle attachment, mix together until mixture is smooth and pale (note: a hand mixer may also be used)
    ¾ Cup unsalted butter, softened, ¾ Cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • Add egg and mix well.
    1 large egg, room temperature
  • Add cocoa powder and flour. Mix until the dough starts to come together (it will appear crumbly).
  • Empty dough onto a work surface. Knead a few times until the dough comes together. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour before using. Note: if making a 'press in crust' the dough may be used immediately.
  • To roll out dough: sprinkle work surface with flour and roll dough to desired thickness.

Nutrition

Calories: 2480kcalCarbohydrates: 270gProtein: 37gFat: 151gSaturated Fat: 93gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 40gTrans Fat: 6gCholesterol: 552mgSodium: 1181mgPotassium: 983mgFiber: 21gSugar: 90gVitamin A: 4525IUCalcium: 155mgIron: 16mg
Keyword chocolate crust, chocolate pie dough
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Instructional video

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Brandi says

    May 22, 2023 at 12:09 pm

    But it sounds so easy... and looks fantastic!! I'll have to surprise the family with this one at the next get-together!

    Reply
  2. Ntensibe Edgar says

    February 25, 2023 at 9:37 am

    5 stars
    Aaahhhh....I've always wondered why all pie crust has holes at the top. It's good I've learned this today. Thank you for this recipe.

    Reply
  3. SONIA SEIVWRIGHT says

    February 25, 2023 at 5:15 am

    5 stars
    I absolutely love the Easy Chocolate Pie Crust Recipe! It's a perfect way to add extra indulgence and flavour to any dessert for a pie crust. This recipe is simple and easy to follow, with just a few ingredients that can be found in most pantries.

    Reply
  4. MELANIE E says

    February 24, 2023 at 1:24 pm

    5 stars
    The chocolate base works well with so many recipes. I need to try and find unbleached flour.

    Reply
  5. Roxyflown says

    February 24, 2023 at 3:27 am

    5 stars
    This is a great recipe for a chocolate pie crust! The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the tips provided are helpful, especially for blind baking the crust. I appreciate the option to use this as a press-in crust as well. Overall, a great addition to any dessert recipe box.

    Reply
  6. Lana K says

    February 01, 2023 at 12:27 pm

    5 stars
    This crust is the best chocolate crust I have found. Cookie like. I filled it with banana pudding.

    Reply
  7. Janey says

    January 18, 2023 at 2:03 pm

    5 stars
    Crispy and yummy! I used the leftover dough for chocolate cookies.

    Reply
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