Chocolate Pie Crust Recipe
An easy and delicious chocolate pie crust recipe. May be used as a 'press-in' crust or a rolled crust.
Equipment
- Hand or stand mixer
- Bowls, measuring cups and spoons
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.
- 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)
- Add egg and mix well.
- 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
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