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Ghirardelli Caffé Mocha Pie

Servings: 1 Pie

Ingredients

  • 4 oz Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Chocolate Baking Bar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 3/4 tsp Salt
  • 4 Egg Yolks
  • 2 1/2 cups Milk
  • 1 tbsp Espresso Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Espresso Powder Keep the two separate
  • 1 nine-inch Graham Cracker Crust Want to make you own? Visit our White Chocolate Cheesecake recipe for instructions
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 3 tbsp Confectioners' Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • In bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, cornstarch, salt and egg yolks.
  • In saucepan, heat milk with 1 tablespoon of the espresso powder to just under a simmer, whisk into egg yolk mixture.
  • Pour back into saucepan; cook, whisking constantly, until thick. Add chocolate; whisk until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Pour into crust and press plastic wrap onto surface of filling; refrigerate at least 1 hour or until set.
  • Just before serving, whisk cream with confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and remaining 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder until soft peaks form.
  • Cut pie into 8 slices; top each slice with a dollop of the whipped cream. (If you prefer, mound the whipped cream on top of the pie and spread it with a spatula before cutting.)