Betty's Romantic Dark Chocolate Pie

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: semi-sweet chocolate

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Semi-sweet chocolate provides a similar taste with less intensity.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: honey

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener.

Prepare the pie crust and let it cool down.

In a pot, combine 1.5 cups of sugar, 3 tablespoons of corn starch, and a dash of salt. Mix together.

In a large bowl, add 2 cups of skim milk and 3 egg yolks, then beat until combined.

Pour the egg and milk mixture into the sugar mixture and stir.

Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and bubbles, about 10 minutes.

Add 2 ounces of unsweetened dark chocolate, 1 tablespoon of butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the thickened mixture and stir until melted and smooth.

Let the filling cool slightly, then cover with plastic wrap and let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating.

Once chilled, pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.

Prepare strawberries by slicing and fanning them out, then dust with confectioner's sugar.

Top the pie with sweetened whipped topping and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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