28 October 2013

Hide & seek Quick Creamy chocolate pie

Creamy_chocolate_pie

We all know we should eat fruits a lot and chocolates , pies , etc. (likewise) less. However what if we combine both of them together like a win win two-in-one wonder. Here I came across one such irresistible pie recipe from the famous Indian food writer & chef , Tarla Dalal called "Creamy chocolate pie" .Well what to say about this recipe, look at the picture above, doesn't it look like a spread of colorful fruits but as a matter of fact, it's not just fruits- it's like a sin discreetly covered or camouflaged meaning a seductive creamy chocolatey dessert covered with varieties of colorful fruits to slowwwwly coax you :) .How clever is that? I guess it'll be the best pie to lure especially kids to eat all those bunch of fruits first to finally reach the scrumptious pie hidden inside and that's exactly why I named it "Hide & seek creamy chocolate pie " .Moreover , it's a 10 minute quick fix pie made with an easy homemade pie crust ,a creamy dark chocolate filling & an awesome makeover later with any fruits of your choice .This recipe is not only yummylicious with a healthy kick but also will become quite handy if you are expecting or having guests at home and you wanna make something decadent instantly. Sounds Awesome ?? Alright so let's check the recipe then.

 Creamy chocolate pie

                                                 (Adapted from Tarla Dalal)

Ingredients


For The Crust
8 digestive biscuits/Any biscuits/cookies , crushed
1 tsp powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp melted butter

For The Filling
1 cup grated dark chocolate
1/2 cup fresh cream
1/2 cup whipped cream

For The Decoration
(Any fruits of your choice, I used)1 kiwi , sliced
strawberries , sliced
3  Pineapple, sliced 


Method:

  • Prepare the crust by mixing the crushed biscuits, sugar and butter together and put it in a lightly greased glass pie plate or into a 150 mm. (6") diameter loose bottom tin.(where the bottom can be easily removed).
  • Pat and push down the mixture into the container like the shape of the wide plate used in a way it can hold the pie in the middle completely .
  • Refrigerate it for 15-20 minutes or until set/firm.
For the filling:
  • Boil the fresh cream in a deep pan stirring continuously.Once it comes to the boiling point,turn the flame off.
  • Add the grated dark choclate to it.Stir until it becomes a smooth thick sauce.
  • Allow it to cool and then add the whipping cream to it.
  • The filling is ready to go into the crust now.
Final preparation:
  • Spread the filling over the crust and refrigerate it for 2-3 hours or until set/firm.
  • Decorate with the fruits you wish.
  • Serve it right away.
Notes:
  1. To crush the biscuits/cookies,either use a mixer/food processor to grind it into fine crumbs not powder though or put the biscuits/Cookies in a ziplock bag and using a rolling pin crush it into fine crumbs.

Sorry this was the last piece of pie left ..somehow managed to snap it.

So what do you think "Piece of cake" right or "Piece of pie" ??? ..Figure it out people :) 

Have a piecious day,