Discover the sweet and indulgent world of a Divine Chocolate Cream Pie. A chocolate lover's dream come true, with a rich chocolate filling, silky whipped topping, and a ready-made pie crust. Not even Village Inn or Baker's Square can beat this homemade treat.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Unroll the store-bought pie crust into a 9-inch round pie plate and pinch the edges to form a crust. Prick dough with a fork or add pie weights on top of the crust.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes or until it just begins to brown. If any bubbles form, gently deflate them by pricking with a fork or sharp knife. Set aside to cool.
FILLING
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In a large bowl, cream softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and pure vanilla extract with an electric mixer for 3 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Add melted semi-sweet chocolate and beat for 60 seconds, pausing and scraping down the sides once halfway through.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating on medium speed for 2 minutes after each addition.
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In a separate bowl, whip ¾ cup of heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture by hand until homogenous.
WHIPPED TOPPING
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In another bowl, beat 1 ¼ cups of heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
ASSEMBLY
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Evenly spread the chocolate filling into the baked and cooled pie crust.
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Top with the whipped topping using a spatula or pipe the whipped topping on top with a decorator's tip for a pretty design.
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Place the pie in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve cold and enjoy!