Hot summer days call forcool desserts.
Our Test Kitchen developed this pie, which was inspired by s’mores, the quintessential summertime treat.
Garnish with chocolate shavings.
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Melissa Gray
pieces
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
1(3 12-oz.)
dark chocolate bar (such as Ghirardelli), chopped
1(1-oz.)
unsweetened (100% cacao) baking chocolate square, chopped
Topping
1cupheavy whipping cream
1(7-oz.)
Press mixture into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
Freeze until Crust is set, about 15 minutes.
Reduce heat to low; whisk in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until incorporated.
Gradually add chopped chocolate, whisking just until melted.
Spoon Filling into chilled Crust.
Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on surface of Filling.
Refrigerate until chilled and firm, about 3 hours.
Spoon Topping over set Filling.
If desired, garnish with chocolate shavings.
