– For the crust:
– 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– ¼ cup granulated sugar
– For the filling:
– 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 3 large eggs
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
– For Garnish:
– Chocolate shavings or curls
– Fresh berries (optional)
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Make Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix well until combined.
3. Press into Pan: Firmly press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then allow it to cool completely.
4. Melt Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, melt the chopped chocolate and butter together over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth.
5. Whisk Eggs: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
6. Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the melted chocolate into the egg mixture along with the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
7. Fold in Cream: Carefully fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until no white streaks remain.
8. Pour into Crust: Pour the mousse filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top as needed.
9. Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 1 hour or until set.
10. Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish the pie with chocolate shavings and fresh berries if desired.