Dark Chocolate Pie is a rich pie with a silky filling that's full of chocolate flavor. Serve with a dollop of fresh whipped cream sprinkled with a few chocolate chips for an unbelievably easy dessert.
If using homemade pie dough, roll out into a circle and fit into a 9-inch pie pan.If using refrigerated pie dough, unroll and fit into a 9-inch pie pan.Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Tuck under any excess dough that hangs over the edge or cut it off. Crimp the sides of the dough to form a scalloped edge. Pierce the bottom and sides with a fork.
Cover the pie crust with a double layer of aluminum foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans.Place in oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove the beans and foil and return to the oven for another 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.
In a medium saucepan, stir together the sugar, cornstarch and salt.
Whisk together the egg yolks and milk. Gradually pour the milk mixture into the sugar mixture, whisking while you do so. Place over medium heat. Whisk continuously until mixture comes to a boil. Boil and stir for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla.Add 1 3/4 cups of chocolate chips and stir until completely melted.
Pour mixture into the pie crust. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing onto the surface of the pie.Let cool on counter for 30 minutes.Refrigerate until firm and chilled.
To serve, cut into slices and top with whipped cream and remaining chocolate chips.