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.
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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.
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
- 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.
- 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.
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:
📋 Recipe
Chocolate Pie Crust Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ounce cocoa powder (½ cup less 1 tablespoon)
- 7 ounces all-purpose flour (1 ⅝ cups)
- 6 ounces unsalted butter, softened (1 ½ sticks or 12 tablespoons)
- 3 ounces confectioners' sugar, sifted (¾ cup)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
Instructions
- Sift the flour and cocoa powder together.
- Place butter and confectioners' sugar in a mixing bowl. Using the paddle attachment, cream together until well combined and the mixture is smooth and pale (note: a hand mixer may also be used)
- Add the egg and mix well.
- Add the cocoa powder and flour. Mix until the dough starts to come together (it will appear crumbly).
- Empty dough onto a work surface and 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 the dough: sprinkle work surface with flour and roll dough to desired thickness
Brandi says
But it sounds so easy... and looks fantastic!! I'll have to surprise the family with this one at the next get-together!
Ntensibe Edgar says
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.
SONIA SEIVWRIGHT says
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.
MELANIE E says
The chocolate base works well with so many recipes. I need to try and find unbleached flour.
Roxyflown says
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.
Lana K says
This crust is the best chocolate crust I have found. Cookie like. I filled it with banana pudding.
Janey says
Crispy and yummy! I used the leftover dough for chocolate cookies.