Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie

Health score
2%
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie
80 min.
8
395kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a slice of nostalgia by making this Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie. This delightful dessert is a perfect blend of rich chocolate flavor and a buttery, flaky crust that will transport you back to simpler times. With a preparation time of just 80 minutes, you can easily whip up this treat for family gatherings, special occasions, or even a cozy night in.

The magic begins with a luscious chocolate filling made from unsweetened chocolate, butter, and a hint of vanilla, creating a smooth and decadent texture that melts in your mouth. The addition of chopped nuts adds a delightful crunch, elevating the pie to a whole new level of deliciousness. Whether you choose to include them or not, this pie is sure to impress.

As it bakes, your kitchen will be filled with the irresistible aroma of chocolate, making it hard to resist sneaking a taste before it cools. Once baked to perfection, this pie is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, with its glossy chocolate layer sitting atop a golden crust. Serve it warm or chilled, and watch as your loved ones savor every bite. This Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie is more than just a dessert; it’s a sweet memory waiting to be created in your kitchen.

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 cup butter cubed
  •  eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • tablespoons nuts chopped
  •  pie crust dough (9 inches)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup shortening 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 1.5 ounces baker's chocolate unsweetened
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • toothpicks
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring the water, chocolate and butter to a boil; boil for 1 minute.
  2. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg.
  4. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
  5. Pour into pastry shell. Carefully pour reserved chocolate mixture over filling.
  6. Sprinkle with nuts if desired. Cover edges of pastry with foil.
  7. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

Calories395kcal
Protein5.23%
Fat51.13%
Carbs43.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.34
Glycemic Load
22.24
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.710869608123%

Flavonoids

Catechin
3.42mg
Epicatechin
7.54mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:394.59kcal
19.73%
Fat:22.99g
35.37%
Saturated Fat:9.35g
58.46%
Carbohydrates:44.14g
14.71%
Net Carbohydrates:42.08g
15.3%
Sugar:19.66g
21.84%
Cholesterol:37.54mg
12.51%
Sodium:347.61mg
15.11%
Alcohol:0.26g
100%
Alcohol %:0.29%
100%
Caffeine:4.25mg
1.42%
Protein:5.3g
10.59%
Manganese:0.48mg
23.77%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.76%
Iron:2.46mg
13.69%
Selenium:9.1µg
13%
Copper:0.25mg
12.54%
Folate:49µg
12.25%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.38%
Phosphorus:103.31mg
10.33%
Vitamin B3:1.71mg
8.56%
Fiber:2.06g
8.25%
Magnesium:32.64mg
8.16%
Calcium:67.29mg
6.73%
Zinc:0.96mg
6.38%
Vitamin K:6.08µg
5.79%
Vitamin E:0.75mg
5.01%
Vitamin A:232.27IU
4.65%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.86%
Potassium:130.16mg
3.72%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.39%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.27%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.85%