Easy Chocolate Pie

Step 1

If pie crust is not ready, bake now.

Step 2

In a double broiler or in a small pot on low heat, add 1/3 cup heavy cream and 3/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips. Stir frequently until melted and smooth.

Step 3

Pour chocolate mixture into baked pie crust and freeze for 20 minutes.

Step 4

While pie is in the freezer, in same chocolate pan add 1/2 cup of heavy cream & 3/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips. Mix frequently until chocolate is melted and smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature. If in a hurry, pop into the fridge to cool quickly.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, beat 1 cup of heavy cream and vanilla until soft peaks form.

Step 6

Add cooled chocolate mixture to heavy cream and continue beating until thick, creamy and soft peaks form.

Step 7

Pour this second chocolate layer into pie crust and return to freezer for 20 more minutes.

Step 8

In another bowl mix 1 cup heavy cream with 1/4 cup powdered sugar. until stiff peaks form. Spread over Chocolate pie.

Step 9

Top with chocolate shavings or grated chocolate.

Step 10

Serve immediately or return to freezer.

Step 11

Remove from freezer and transfer to fridge 1 hour before serving.