Dutch processed cocoa powder for dusting on topoptional
Instructions
Crust
Preheat oven to 350F.
In large bowl combine melted butter and sugar.
Stir in flour and salt until well combined.
Press into bottom and up sides of 9" pie pan.
Gently poke holes in bottom of crust.
Bake on 350F for 18 minutes, remove from oven and allow to cool while you prepare filling.
Chocolate Filling
In medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch and salt.
Add egg yolks and milk, transfer to stovetop on medium-high heat and whisk ingredients together.
Stir ingredients continuously on Medium-high until ingredients begin to thicken, as soon as mixture begins to bubble (begins to come to a boil), remove from heat and add in chocolate, vanilla and butter.
Whisk until ingredients are smooth and chocolate and butter are completely melted.
Pour filling over pie crust and refrigerate 4-6 hours.
Mint Whipped Cream
Before serving the pie (after it has completely chilled), whisk heavy cream on high speed until foamy. Once mixture begins to foam, stir in sugar, vanilla, peppermint extract and food coloring (if using).
Whisk on high speed until desired consistency is reached (should be stiff).
Layer over chocolate pie and dust with cocoa powder (if desired).