This recipe elevates the classic cookie by transforming it into a sumptuous pie, filled with a rich chocolate pastry cream. The soft, buttery cookie dough is studded with chocolate chips and forms the perfect crust, giving way to a creamy, chocolate-infused filling. Each bite combines the nostalgic comfort of a chocolate chip cookie with the sophisticated flair of a pastry cream tart.
Why You’ll Love This: Chocolate lovers and cookie aficionados alike will adore this dessert for its deep chocolate flavor and satisfying texture contrast. The dough is perfectly sweet and slightly salty, thanks to the addition of fleur de sel, which enhances the chocolatey richness of the filling. This pie is a showstopper, ideal for impressing guests or indulging in a luxurious treat.
Perfect Occasion: Serve this Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie with Chocolate Pastry Cream at any gathering where you want to make a statement, from holiday parties to family dinners. It’s also perfect for special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries, where a memorable dessert is key. Casual enough for a family treat but elegant enough for a formal dessert, this pie suits a wide array of events.
Decoration Tips: To make this cookie pie even more appealing:
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the top once the pie has cooled for a glossy finish.
- Sprinkle a light dusting of powdered sugar or cocoa powder to add a touch of elegance.
- Garnish with whipped cream dollops around the edge just before serving for a professional pastry look.
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 200g soft butter
- 120g brown sugar
- 1 egg
- Vanilla extract (to taste)
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp fleur de sel (or fine sea salt)
- 350g flour
- 100g chocolate chips
For the Chocolate Pastry Cream:
- 250g milk
- 1 egg
- 20g cornstarch
- 30g sugar
- 50g chocolate
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and milk.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and fleur de sel. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Press the dough into a pie dish, creating an even layer along the bottom and up the sides.
- Make the Chocolate Pastry Cream:
- In a saucepan, whisk together the egg, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Gradually add the milk while continuing to whisk.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches a boil and thickens.
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in the chocolate until melted and smooth. Cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming and let it cool to room temperature.
- Assemble and Bake the Pie:
- Once the chocolate pastry cream has cooled, whisk it until smooth and pour it into the prepared cookie dough crust.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (374°F) for about 20 minutes, or until the edges of the cookie crust are golden and the filling is set.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing. This ensures the pastry cream sets properly and makes for clean cuts.
Enjoy this luxurious Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie with Velvety Chocolate Pastry Cream, a perfect blend of two beloved desserts that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
