Mile-High Chocolate Pie
Mile-High Chocolate Pie is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 350°F.
Line pie dish with crust; crimp edges decoratively.
Fully bake pie crust according to recipe or box instructions.
Let cool completely.
Whisk egg whites and sugar in a medium heatproof bowl set over a medium saucepan of simmering water until sugar dissolves and egg whites are warm but not hot, 3-4 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high speed until cool, tripled in volume, and stiff peaks form (the tips of the peaks won't fall over when beaters are lifted from bowl and turned upright), about 6 minutes.
Stir chopped chocolate and butter in a large bowl set over same saucepan of simmering water until melted and smooth, 4-5 minutes; set aside.
Beat 2 cups cream in another medium bowl until medium peaks form (cream should be soft and pillowy), 5-6 minutes.
Gently fold egg whites into warm chocolate mixture until fully incorporated (work quickly to prevent chocolate from turning gritty).
Gently fold in whipped cream just until no white streaks remain; do not overmix or mixture will deflate.
Spoon 1/2 cup chocolate mousse into bottom of prepared pie crust; spread evenly over bottom of crust.
Sprinkle 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons crushed chocolate wafers over mousse.
Top with remaining mousse, mounding in the center to create a dome. (The point is to add height, not to spread out evenly to edges.) Chill pie.
Beat remaining 2 cups cream, crème fraîche, and salt until medium-stiff peaks form (when the beaters are lifted from the cream, the peaks will hold their shape but the tips will fall over).
Top chocolate mousse with whipped-cream mixture, following the same rounded dome shape.
Chill pie for at least 4 hours or, covered, for up to 3 days. (It will slice best if chilled overnight, allowing mousse to set properly.).
Garnish pie with 2 tablespoons chocolate wafers and chocolate shavings.
Slice pie using a clean, dry knife; wipe between slices to ensure clean, elegant pieces.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.