Describe the components of the perfect chocolate cream pie for me.

[Julie in CA]

I realize there may be a variety of opinions about "perfect", so I'm just looking for what *you* think makes chocolate cream pie perfection.

I need a description of the crust, the filling, topping, garnishes, etc.

 

Thanks!

[gaillardia]

Perhaps rose bush leaves dipped in chocolate then frozen, then peeled off for a garnish was my first thought.

[Um_2_4]

Flaky, buttery thick crust (I need it to support the filling, I can't stand pies where the crust is too weak and falls apart)

Filling should be uniformly creamy (no lumps) , milk chocolate preferred

topping: should be airy and sweet with a hint of vanilla

Garnish: classic choc shavings

 

AND Thanks, now I'm hungry for chocolate...So when can I expect delivery of said pie ? :laugh:

Why, oh Why did I open this thread....... :drool:

[Freckles]

Buttery flaky crust. I would rather it fall apart than be too dense.

Smooth creamy chocolate filling. It should hold it's shape but not be thick like jello

Fresh whipped cream

chocolate shavings on top! yum

[Shamzanne]

Crisp, flaky, sturdy crust.

 

Lightly sweetened, silky, mousse-like in richness yet cold, smooth, and firm in its texture darkish chocolate filling.

 

Lightly sweetened real whipped cream in abundant quantity on top.

 

Dark chocolate shavings, if anything, to decorate.

 

The only acceptable addition is firm slices of banana in a single layer beneath the chocolate.

[Julie in CA]

So, the filling, specifically. More pudding-ish? Or a little lighter but still super-rich, like mouse?

[Annie G]

So, the filling, specifically. More pudding-ish? Or a little lighter but still super-rich, like mouse?

 

For me, chocolate cream pie is more pudding like, where a mousse filling is more for a French Silk style pie.

[Mrs Mungo]

http://followthecook.blogspot.com/2008/07/im-telling-you-i-can-feel-my-waistline.html

[Brilliant]

So, the filling, specifically. More pudding-ish? Or a little lighter but still super-rich, like mouse?

 

I like the pudding-y creamy filling. Not too mousse-y, nor do I want it too rich & dark & heavy.

 

Luby's is the best I've ever had. Try making it at home to experience the perfection.

[Denisemomof4]

definitely prefer the pudding like filling. I like rich but not overly sweet.

[Susan in TN]

Graham cracker crust, topped with toffee sprinkles. Upon further consideration, I like the shortbread crust version better. And to clarify, the toffee sprinkles should be on a generous dollop of whipped cream.

[Um_2_4]

Pudding like filling for sure...

the filling texture should contrast with the lightness of the topping...

[Barb_]

pudding :laugh:

[justamouse]

Crisp, buttery, flaky crust. Deep dark chocolate pudding, semi-sweet with a little more salt in it than the recipe calls for, and gobs of whipped cream that has about a tbsp of sugar in it--so more on the unsweetened side.

 

You could coat the crust with a layer of ganache to keep the pudding from seeping.

 

I am not for a mousse filling. Otherwise it should be called mousse pie. Pudding filling, cut back on the milk/c ream so that's it's firm and custard like.

[Alte Veste Academy]

Crisp, buttery, flaky crust. Deep dark chocolate pudding, semi-sweet with a little more salt in it than the recipe calls for, and gobs of whipped cream that has about a tbsp of sugar in it--so more on the unsweetened side.

 

You could coat the crust with a layer of ganache to keep the pudding from seeping.

 

I am not for a mousse filling. Otherwise it should be called mousse pie. Pudding filling, cut back on the milk/c ream so that's it's firm and custard like.

 

This sounds good to me, but I really like a shortbread crust.

[Miss Peregrine]

 

 

This sounds good to me, but I really like a shortbread crust.

 

 

Yes.

[justamouse]

This sounds good to me, but I really like a shortbread crust.

 

 

That is awesome, too. :D

 

Truthfully, this dairy free sugar free person is just being a sugar voyuer at this point. Shortbread, gingersnap, whatever. Hand me a shovel.

[Amy in NH]

Try this one. It is NOT like pudding, but is very rich and creamy.

 

CHOCOLATE SILK PIE

 

 

1 unbaked pie crust

 

1 C semisweet chocolate chips

1/2 C butter

 

1 C sugar

pinch salt

1 Tbsp cocoa powder

3 eggs

2/3 C evaporated milk

1 tsp vanilla

1. Preheat oven to 350
   
2. Bake pie shell for 8 minutes.
   
3. In large bowl, melt chocolate chips & butter at 50% power for 2 minutes in microwave.
   
4. Stir until smooth.
   
5. Whisk in the rest of the ingredients.
   
6. Pour mixture into pie crust.
   
7. Bake 30 minutes or until filling has puffed, but center still wiggles.
   
8. Cool completely, refrigerate until ready to serve.
   

[Amy in NH]

So, the filling, specifically. More pudding-ish? Or a little lighter but still super-rich, like mouse?

 

Ew. No. That's pudding in a pie crust, not chocolate cream. Blech.