Chocolate Crack Pie

Chocolate Crack Pie

55 min
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (4 oz.) bar semi-sweet baking chocolate
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 pie crust for a bottom-crust-only pie {Make your own or store-bought. If using a store-bought frozen crust that comes already in a foil pan, use 'regular' not 'deep dish.'}
  • whipped cream for serving {optional}

Directions

  1. 1

    Lightly spray an 8-inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray. Fit pie crust into the bottom and up sides of pie plate; set aside.

  2. 2

    Melt butter and chocolate together in a small saucepan over very low heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and immediately add sugar; stir until well combined. Allow to stand about 3 minutes to cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Place eggs in a mixing bowl; beat lightly with a fork or whisk. Add chocolate mixture and whisk until well combined.

  4. 4

    Pour into crust.

  5. 5

    Bake at 350 degrees on the bottom oven rack for 30 minutes. Move to top oven rack and bake for 10 minutes more. Cool to room temperature.

  6. 6

    Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.