Chocolate Leaf Pie

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Advanced
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Elegant dark chocolate ganache in a flaky crust adorned with delicate pastry leaves
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This sophisticated dessert features a rich, silky chocolate vanilla ganache nestled in a buttery, flaky pastry shell. The star of the show is the intricate leaf lattice, crafted from leftover dough and baked to a golden crisp, adding both visual drama and textural contrast. Infused with the subtle floral notes of real vanilla bean, the filling is intensely chocolatey yet balanced. It’s the perfect showstopper for holiday gatherings, romantic dinners, or any occasion where you want to impress guests with a touch of culinary artistry. Simple ingredients come together to create a truly memorable experience.

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Chocolate Leaf Pie

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8 Calories: 1129.3

Description

This sophisticated dessert features a rich, silky chocolate vanilla ganache nestled in a buttery, flaky pastry shell. The star of the show is the intricate leaf lattice, crafted from leftover dough and baked to a golden crisp, adding both visual drama and textural contrast. Infused with the subtle floral notes of real vanilla bean, the filling is intensely chocolatey yet balanced. It&# 226;ÂÂs the perfect showstopper for holiday gatherings, romantic dinners, or any occasion where you want to impress guests with a touch of culinary artistry. Simple ingredients come together to create a truly memorable experience.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt, then cut in the cold shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
  2. Sprinkle 5 tablespoons of ice water over the flour mixture, tossing gently with a fork until the dough just begins to clump together.
  3. Gather the dough into a ball, adding up to 1 tablespoon more ice water if it feels too dry or crumbly.
  4. Divide the dough in half and shape each portion into a 6-inch disk; wrap separately in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough and line a 9-inch pie plate, trimming any excess overhang.
  6. Roll out the second disk of dough and use a knife or pastry cutter to cut out decorative leaf shapes, scoring light vein lines into each leaf.
  7. Arrange the pastry leaves on top of the pie crust or on a baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes to hold their shape.
  8. Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC) and blind bake the pie crust until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
  9. While the crust bakes, split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into a small saucepan with the heavy cream and sugar.
  10. Simmer the cream mixture over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it just begins to bubble.
  11. Remove the cream from heat and immediately add the chopped chocolate, stirring gently until completely melted and smooth.
  12. Pour the chocolate ganache into the pre-baked pie crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
  13. Bake the frozen pastry leaves at 350ðF (177ðC) for 10-12 minutes until golden, then let cool completely before arranging on top of the set pie.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1129.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 91.3g141%
Saturated Fat 43.2g216%
Cholesterol 49.5mg17%
Sodium 3684.8mg154%
Total Carbohydrate 67.8g23%
Dietary Fiber 13.1g53%
Sugars 51.6g
Protein 6.7g14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chocolate, pie, dessert, ganache, pastry, leaf, vanilla, baking, holiday, elegant, indulgent, rich, crust, vegetarian, make-ahead, special occasion, dark chocolate, flaky, simmer, cream
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