Chocolate cream pie
Chocolate cream pie is a decadent dessert featuring a crunchy Chocolate Ripple biscuit base, a silky dark chocolate custard filling and freshly whipped cream. The Thermomix TM7 melts the dark chocolate and butter gently without burning, whips the cream to airy peaks with the butterfly whisk, and stirs the cornflour-thickened custard hands-free until velvety smooth.
About this recipe
Chocolate cream pie Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate indulgent dessert for anyone searching for easy chocolate pie recipes made in an all-in-one kitchen machine. A crushed Chocolate Ripple biscuit and unsalted butter base provides a crunchy, chocolatey foundation, while the filling is a luxurious custard of dark chocolate, milk, cream, raw sugar and cornflour, cooked and stirred automatically until thick and glossy. The TM7 melting function gently dissolves the dark chocolate and butter without any risk of burning or seizing, and the butterfly whisk accessory turns plain cream into softly peaked clouds in minutes. Finished with dark chocolate curls, this pie is ideal for birthdays, festive dinners or a weekend treat. Every layer comes together in a single bowl, which means less washing up and more time to chill the pie until it is perfectly set and ready to slice.
Preparation tips
- Tip 1: Crush the Chocolate Ripple biscuits finely so the butter binds them into a firm, compact base. Press the mixture firmly into the tin with the back of a spoon and chill it while you make the chocolate custard filling.
- Tip 2: Let the cooked chocolate custard cool slightly before pouring it over the biscuit base, so the crust stays crisp. Cover the filling with cling film directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming while it sets in the fridge.
- Tip 3: Whip the cream with the butterfly whisk just until soft peaks form; over-whipping makes it grainy. A pinch of salt in the custard intensifies the dark chocolate flavour, and leftover pie keeps covered in the fridge for two days.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the milk and cream with lactose-free alternatives and use plant-based butter in the biscuit base. The dark chocolate custard still sets beautifully thanks to the cornflour, keeping the pie silky and suitable for lactose-intolerant guests.
- Festive orange version: add a strip of orange zest to the milk while heating the custard, or stir a splash of orange liqueur into the cooled filling. Top with whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings for an elegant dinner-party dessert.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Gentle melting - The Thermomix melts dark chocolate and butter with soft heat control, preventing burning or seizing. [Melting]. [Precision Control]
- Whipping - With the butterfly whisk the TM7 whips cream into airy peaks for the topping. [Whipping]. [Multi-Function]
- Heating - Precise temperature control cooks the cornflour custard evenly into a lump-free filling. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Grinding - The TM7 grinds Chocolate Ripple biscuits into fine crumbs for a compact, crunchy base. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs raw sugar and cornflour directly into the bowl. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- raw sugar
- Chocolate Ripple biscuits™
- dark chocolate chips
- raw sugar
- cornflour
- milk
- salt
- egg yolks
- natural vanilla extract