Ingredients and Weight:
- Dark chocolate: 200 grams
- Butter: 50 grams
- Cream cheese: 250 grams
- Heavy cream: 200 milliliters
- Refined sugar: 50 grams (for topping)
- Graham crackers (or other crust of choice): 3 cups (crushed) for the pie crust
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 45 minutes (plus cooling and refrigeration time)
- Cooking Time: None (no baking required)
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Prepare the pie crust: crush Graham crackers and mix with melted butter. Press the mixture into a pie dish to form the crust.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a bowl over a double boiler or in the microwave.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese with sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Once the chocolate mixture is fully melted and cooled, mix it with the cream cheese mixture.
- Whip the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks and gently fold it into the chocolate-cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Top with a sprinkle of refined sugar before serving (optional).
Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming 8 equal parts)
Calories: Approx. 450 calories per serving (based on ingredients listed)
Fat: 30g, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- No baking required, easy to make at home.
- Rich and creamy chocolate flavor.
- Refrigerated dessert, perfect for summer or warm weather.
- Graham crackers provide a unique contrast to the rich chocolate filling, adding a slightly crunchy texture.
User Comments:
- "This is an amazing no-bake dessert! So rich and chocolatey."
- "The pie crust was a great addition, added a nice crunch to the creamy filling."
- "Refrigerating the pie made it even better! It was perfect on a hot summer day."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use a good quality dark chocolate for best results.
- When mixing the chocolate and cream cheese, be careful not to overmix, which can lead to a grainy texture.
- The pie can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for several hours or even overnight before serving.
