Pecan Crusted Chocolate Truffle Pie
Light, airy strawberry truffle filling coated in dark chocolate for a tart and sweet decadent bite of a treat!
Recipe Summary Pecan Crusted Chocolate Truffle Pie
I am a pastry chef and I have developed many desserts that can be served at Passover. This shouldn't be prepared just for the holiday - it's great all year long! Garnish with any seasonal fresh berries.Ingredients | Strawberry Truffle Chocolate Cake Images2 cups chopped pecans⅓ cup white sugar¼ cup unsalted butter, melted½ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips1 ⅓ cups semisweet chocolate chips½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature4 egg yolks¼ cup white sugar½ teaspoon vanilla extract¼ cup heavy cream⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips1 tablespoon brandyDirectionsPreheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).In a medium bowl, mix together the pecans, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter and miniature chocolate chips. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch pie plate. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool completely.In a metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water, combine 1 1/3 cups chocolate chips and 1/2 cup butter. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with 1/4 cup sugar until thick and pale using an electric mixer, at least 3 minutes. Stir into the melted chocolate and set it back over the pan of simmering water. Whisk constantly until thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour into the cooled crust and smooth the top.Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan. When warm, stir in the remaining chocolate chips until melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the brandy. Pour over the truffle filling. Refrigerate for several hours to set before serving.Info | Strawberry Truffle Chocolate Cake Imagesprep: 30 mins cook: 20 mins total: 50 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 1 - 9 inch pie
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