Chocolate Custard Pie

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including baking time)
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Pour into the flour mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
3. Roll out the dough onto a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Place dough in the dish and trim the edges.
4. Pierce the bottom of the pie crust all over with a fork to allow steam to escape.
5. Pour the chocolate custard filling into the pie crust.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 45 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
7. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 total servings)

• Calories: 450
• Fat: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 65g
• Protein: 6g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and chocolatey flavor
• Smooth and creamy custard filling
• Flaky and crispy pie crust

User Comments:

1. "This Chocolate Custard Pie was amazing! The crust was perfect and the filling was so rich and creamy."
2. "I loved the combination of chocolate and vanilla in the filling. It was a great dessert for a family gathering."
3. "This pie was a hit at my party! The chocolate flavor was intense and the crust was flaky and delicious."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use a mix of flour and cocoa powder to achieve the rich chocolate flavor.
• When baking, keep an eye on the pie towards the end of baking time to ensure it doesn't overcook and become dry.
• Serve this pie slightly chilled to enhance the texture of the custard filling.