Chocolate Pie Crust Recipe
An easy and delicious chocolate pie crust recipe. May be used as a 'press-in' crust or a rolled crust.
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
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