Description
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this Chocolate Walnut Pie, a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and crunchy walnuts enveloped in a buttery crust. This easy-to-make dessert is sure to impress at any gathering or cozy night in. With its irresistible aroma and creamy texture, each slice offers a perfect balance of sweetness and nutty flavor that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (lightly toasted)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Fit the pie crust into a pie dish and trim excess edges.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, then stir in sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until smooth.
- Remove from heat; let cool slightly before whisking in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in chopped walnuts.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg