Mexican Chocolate Pie is a delicious dessert that combines a creamy, velvety filling with warmth from spices like cinnamon and cayenne. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home, this pie offers a unique twist on classic chocolate flavors that will leave a lasting impression.
Mexican Chocolate Pie
Are you ready to elevate your dessert game? Look no further than a chilled Mexican Chocolate Pie! This luscious treat combines high-quality chocolate with a hint of spice, creating a familiar yet exotic flavor profile.
A Sweet Combination of Cultures
The Mexican Chocolate Pie is a fusion of American and Mexican cuisines. Chocolate has deep roots in Mexican culture, dating back to ancient civilizations, where it was revered as a food and a drink of the gods. This pie transforms that heritage into a beloved American dessert, marrying traditional chocolate flavors with a subtle kick from spices like cinnamon and cayenne pepper.
The Perfect Crust for a Mexican Chocolate Pie
This pie’s crust is simple and satisfying, made from dark sandwich cookies that accentuate the creamy chocolate filling, providing a textural contrast that makes every bite enjoyable. The homemade crust comes together quickly with a food processor, and its taste is worth making at home. However, you can opt for a store-bought dark cookie crust to speed things along.
Decadent Filling
What makes this Mexican Chocolate Pie truly special is its rich filling. High-quality chocolate melds beautifully with cream to create an irresistibly smooth and velvety texture. Adding cayenne pepper and ground cinnamon infuses the filling with warmth and a gentle heat, making each decadent bite the perfect balance of sweet and spicy!
The final ingredient, a light and airy whipped topping, is folded into the chocolate mix, adding volume and a delightful lightness. You can make homemade whipped cream or use a topping like Cool-Whip as listed in the recipe. The whipped topping makes this pie come together in minutes, gives the chocolate a boost in volume, enhances the overall texture, and complements the rich, chocolatey filling.
Accent the Mexican Chocolate Pie with Garnishes
This pie becomes a beautiful and appetizing feast for the eyes when garnished with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. (Garnishes are optional and are not included in the total nutritional information.)
Whipped Cream for Mexican Chocolate Pie
If you prefer whipped cream, such as Reddi-wip from a spray cylinder, add it just before serving the pie because it will melt and lose shape as it sits. If you want the whipped cream to hold its shape, consider making a stabilized one with cream cheese or gelatin.
Shaved Chocolate
Use a grater to shave chocolate from a bar onto the top of the pie. To make larger swirls of chocolate, use a potato peeler on the edge of a chocolate bar. Additionally, you can sprinkle a pinch of ground cayenne pepper or cinnamon over the top of the pie.
Mexican Chocolate Pie: Perfect for Any Occasion
Whether you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo, a special occasion, hosting a dinner party, or simply craving something sweet, the Mexican Chocolate Pie is an excellent choice. Its unique flavor profile will delight your guests. Plus, it’s easily made a day or two beforehand, allowing you more time to enjoy your gathering. Enjoy!
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Mexican Chocolate Pie
Equipment
- (1) 9-inch pie dish
Ingredients
Crust
- 20 dark sandwich cookies (Oreos used)
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
Filling
- 12 ounces of high-quality milk chocolate bars (Lindt used)
- 1 cup cream (heavy or whipping)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped topping (Cool-Whip used)
- whipped cream for garnish (optional)
- chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Crust
- Preheat the oven to 300°F.
- Crush the cookies in a food processor. Pour in the butter and blend until well mixed.
- Press the cookie mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the pie dish. Bake for 8 minutes. Cool.
Filling
- Break the chocolate bars into pieces and place them in a medium-sized bowl.
- Heat the cream in a heavy saucepan until it starts to simmer. Remove it from the heat and pour it over the chocolate. Let the chocolate sit for a few minutes and then stir until the chocolate completely melts. Add the cinnamon, cayenne, and vanilla and mix. Let cool.
- Fold in the whipped topping until it is thoroughly mixed with the chocolate. Then, spoon the mixture into the prepared crust. Cool overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Serve immediately.