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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Dessert

    Chocolate Pie

    Published: May 8, 2018 · Modified: Oct 28, 2021 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links · 47 Comments

    Diet: Vegetarian
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    You can't go wrong with a chocolate dessert, and even better when it has a hint of coconut in it. The perfect summer dessert! You just melt some dark chocolate into some coconut milk, pour it into some homemade pie pastry (or use shop bought to make this an even easier 3 ingredient chocolate pie) and then bake. This Chocolate Pie is seriously delicious.

    Four Chocolate Pies with two bottles of milk.

    This chocolate pie is so easy to make, tastes super indulgent, and guaranteed to please. Everyone likes chocolate, right?

    Looking for some other chocolate treats? Why not try our Chocolate Flapjacks, Healthy Chocolate Mug Cake, or Slow Cooker Chocolate Fudge?

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    • Why you will love it
    • Ingredients needed
    • Step by step
    • Pie filling
    • What to serve it with
    • Storage
    • FAQs
    • More chocolate recipes
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    Why you will love it

    • An insanely delicious chocolate dessert - You can never have too many chocolate dessert recipes in your life, right? This is one of our favourites.
    • Just 3 ingredients - Save yourself some time and use store bought pastry, which would make this an easy 3 ingredient recipe.
    • Stores well - This recipe keeps really well in the fridge for a few days, if you can resist eating it for that long.
    • Easy for kids to make - We love any opportunity to get the kids involved in the kitchen and this is so simple for them to make.
    • It can be decorated - We have kept it simple with this recipe, but you can go wild with the decoration to make it look a bit more special. We like adding a sprinkling of coconut flakes and some fresh raspberries.

    Ingredients needed

    • Pastry - We have provided the recipe for our homemade, lighter, pastry that uses wholewheat flour. You can use your own favourite pie pastry recipe, or make this dessert much easier by using ready rolled pastry.
    • Chocolate - We used dark chocolate, as it gives a really rich and intense chocolate flavour.
    • Coconut milk - Instead of using cream, we used coconut milk. This does of course give it a coconut flavour, but we think that's a good thing. Use full fat, not light, as it just won't have the same flavour and texture.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    Step by step

    One: Put the water and dates in a food processor and blend.

    A blender jug with blended dates and water.

    Two: Put the flour and salt in a bowl. Cut the butter into cubes and add to the flour.

    A mixing bowl with flour and cubes of butter.

    Three: Mix the flour and butter with your fingers until it becomes a breadcrumb consistency.

    A mixing bowl with flour and butter mixed to a breadcrumb like consistency.

    Four: Add the yogurt, egg and date syrup to the flour and mix with a fork.

    A mixing bowl with flour, egg, yogurt and date syrup.

    Five: Then mix with your hands until a dough is formed.

    A mixing bowl with a ball of pastry dough.

    Six: Put the dough on a flour dusted surface and knead for a few minutes. Roll to about 20inch/50cm diameter.

    Pastry rolled out on a work surface next to a rolling pin.

    Seven: Cut in to circles just larger than the diameter of your pie dish. Grease the pie dishes and gently press the pie dough into them.

    Two pie dishes with pastry in them.

    Eight: Blind bake the pie crusts for 10 minutes at 200°C/400°F/Gas 6.

    Two pie dishes with pastry, baking paper and baking beads.

    Nine: Meanwhile, pour the coconut milk into a pan and add the broken up bits of dark chocolate and vanilla.

    A saucepan containing coconut milk and broken pieces of chocolate.

    Ten: Heat on low until it melts, stirring constantly.

    A saucepan containing a chocolate sauce.

    Eleven: Pour the chocolate mixture into your pie crust. Put in the oven at 200°C/400°F/Gas 6 for 30 minutes.

    Two pie dishes with uncooked chocolate pies in them.

    Twelve: Take out of the oven and allow to cool and then put in the fridge for a few hours before serving. Sprinkle some almonds or coconut on top before serving (optional).

    Chocolate Pie topped with coconut flakes.

    Pie filling

    I must admit, this Chocolate Pie did not turn out exactly how I thought it would do, but that definitely isn't a bad thing. Different is not bad - it's just different. I was hoping it would set quite hard, like a chocolate truffle consistency, but it's not as solid as that.

    Despite not being how I thought it would, it is still absolutely delicious. It kind of has an almost custard texture (although more solid) - but in a really good way.

    What to serve it with

    This is pretty indulgent as it is, so it really doesn't need anything else. But it goes really well with a nice hot drink. Why not try one of the ones we have on the blog:

    • Cinnamon Coffee
    • Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
    • Pumpkin Spiced Latte
    • Snowman Hot Chocolate
    • Cinnamon Mocha
    • Peppermint Hot Chocolate
    • Chai Tea Latte

    Storage

    Store: If you have leftovers of this chocolate pie, then you can store it in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Freeze: We wouldn't recommend freezing it though, as the filling is a strange consistency once defrosted.

    Chocolate Pies, surrounded by chocolate shavings.

    FAQs

    Is chocolate pie healthy?

    No, this definitely isn't the healthiest dessert in the world. But, it is delicious so that means it's good for your mental health, right?
    There is a lot of mixed opinions about coconut milk and I know a lot of people avoid it because it is high in fat. However, the fat found in coconut milk is different because it is mostly in the form of a medium-chain fatty acid which is processed differently to saturated fat from animal products. It is absorbed quickly and is used for energy. Not all fat is the same - so don't avoid coconut! Fat aside, coconut is full of fibre and vitamins E and C.
    This dessert is fairly high in fat, as it does have chocolate in it too, but the pie crust is healthier than the usual type and most chocolate pies are made with cream - so this recipe is definitely an improvement. We have made the crust ourselves, but if you want a dessert that is really easy then get some store-bought short crust pastry and this is then a 3 ingredient Chocolate Pie.

    What can you top the chocolate pie with?

    We topped the pie with more coconut of course. But, you don't have to. Why not go wild with white chocolate shavings, raspberries, sprinkles, oven drizzle some melted Biscoff on it

    Is it really coconutty?

    Don't worry if you aren't a huge fan of coconut flavour. Despite using the coconut milk in this, it has just a hint of coconut to it - it really is all about the dark chocolate. If you want to take the coconut-ness to the next level, then use coconut flavoured dark chocolate to make this. It's pretty intensely coconut.

    Can you make one big pie?

    We have made 4 mini pies (half a pie is one serving), but you could easily make this as one big pie and use the pastry for one pie dish instead of 4 little ones.

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    If you’ve tried this dark chocolate pie recipe, then let us know how you got on in the comments below.
    Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - You can use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.

    Recipe

    Chocolate Pie topped with coconut flakes and surrounded by chunks of chocolate.

    Chocolate Pie

    By: Dannii Martin
    You can't go wrong with a chocolate dessert, and even better when it has a hint of coconut in it. The perfect summer dessert! This Chocolate Pie is seriously delicious.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, British
    Prep: 15 minutes mins
    Cook: 40 minutes mins
    Cooling/refrigeration time: 2 hours hrs
    Total: 2 hours hrs 55 minutes mins
    Servings: 8 people
    Calories: 297kcal
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    Ingredients

    Pie Crust:

    • 210 g (1.75 cups) Whole wheat flour
    • 60 g (2 oz) Butter
    • 2 tablespoon Greek yogurt
    • 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
    • 1 (1) Egg
    • 4 Pitted dates
    • 5 tablespoon Cold water

    Filling:

    • 400 ml (1.75 cups) Coconut milk - (full fat, not light)
    • 200 g (7 oz) Chocolate - dark
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
    • Put 5 tablespoon Cold water and 4 Pitted dates into a food processor and blend.
    • Put 210 g Whole wheat flour and 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt in a bowl. Cut 60 g Butter into cubes and add to the flour.
    • Mix the flour and butter with your fingers until it becomes a breadcrumb consistency.
    • Add 2 tablespoon Greek yogurt, 1 Egg and the date syrup to the flour and mix with a fork.
    • Then mix with your hands until a dough is formed.
    • Put the dough on a flour dusted surface and knead for a few minutes. If this is still fairly sticky, add some more flour. Roll to about 20inch/50cm diameter.
    • Cut in to 4 circles of 4inch/10cm (this is the size of the mini pie dishes I used) and add to your greased pie dishes. See notes below for cutting the dough to size.
    • Blind bake the pie crusts for 10 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, pour 400 ml Coconut milk into a pan and add 200 g Chocolate and 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract.
    • Heat on low until it melts, stirring constantly.
    • Pour the chocolate mixture into your pie crust (there might be some left over that won't fit in, so pour this into little glasses and put in the fridge for a mini chocolate fix). Put into the oven for 30 minutes.
    • Take out of the oven and allow to cool and then put in the fridge for a few hours before serving. Sprinkle some almonds or coconut on top before serving (optional).

    Recipe tips

    • Depending on the size of the pie dishes you are using, you will want to cut your pastry into a circle 1-2cm (0.5-1 inch) larger than the diameter of the dish

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 0.5pie | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Comments

    1. Louise

      May 09, 2018 at 8:52 pm

      5 stars
      I love a good chocolate dessert, and this looks AND sounds incredible. If I wasn't currently doing slimming world I would 100% be having a go at making them this week!

      Louise x

      Reply
    2. michelle twin mum

      May 09, 2018 at 8:00 pm

      I'm all about the chocolate and this pie looks great, thanks a lot Mich x

      Reply
    3. Lora

      May 09, 2018 at 7:54 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! These chocolate pies look and sound delicious! I am definitely going to have to make this recipe.

      Reply
    4. Rhian Westbury

      May 09, 2018 at 6:44 pm

      To me this chocolate pie looks pretty much perfect, I love the pastry and crusts on this x

      Reply
    5. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes

      May 09, 2018 at 12:06 pm

      5 stars
      I am glad they turned out custardy! That sounds amazing! I'd love one of these for breakfast. Is that wrong? Ha ha.

      Reply
    6. Mike @ ASaucyKitchen

      May 09, 2018 at 11:51 am

      5 stars
      Chocolate pie is one of my biggest weaknesses - these look so perfect!

      Reply
    7. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

      May 09, 2018 at 11:19 am

      5 stars
      Such a delicious looking dessert! I love coconut and chocolate so this pie sounds perfect for me!

      Reply
    8. Sandhya Hariharan

      May 09, 2018 at 9:35 am

      This chocolate pie has got everything that I love- Chocolate & coconut!!

      Reply
    9. Emily

      May 09, 2018 at 9:15 am

      5 stars
      These sound so delicious, coconut and chocolate YUM!!

      Reply
    10. Amanda Willis

      May 09, 2018 at 7:31 am

      These look so simple! I won’t bother making my own pastry, so only 3 ingredients works for me. I might add some orange essence too.

      Reply
    11. Katie

      May 09, 2018 at 7:30 am

      5 stars
      I only have chocolate on the weekends now and I can’t believe I have to wait so long to make these. They look amazing.

      Reply
    12. Anna

      May 09, 2018 at 2:26 am

      Oh my....I want to eat these! Such a simple and easy recipe too. Printing it out right now :)

      Reply
    13. Annemarie

      May 09, 2018 at 2:04 am

      5 stars
      You can never go wrong with chocolate! I love how healthy these are.

      Reply
    14. Jessica Formicola

      May 08, 2018 at 11:54 pm

      5 stars
      You had me at chocolate! These little pies look amazing!

      Reply
    15. Claudia Lamascolo

      May 08, 2018 at 11:10 pm

      5 stars
      I dont think I ever saw pies especially chocolate ones more mouth watering than these I just wish I had one in front of me right this minute!

      Reply
    16. Beth

      May 08, 2018 at 10:33 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so awesome! I was looking for a dessert for Mother's Day that was dairy free so my Mom could eat it! Thanks! I've just found dessert! And easier than I could have asked for!!

      Reply
    17. Dania

      May 08, 2018 at 10:11 pm

      I bake cake like crazy but never tried pie as I am scared to get the base right..after checking this recipe, I feel like the ice must be broken. Thanks for a great recipe of pie, will try

      Reply
    18. Fran

      May 08, 2018 at 9:51 pm

      These look amazing dannii. I don’t think I have had chocolate and coconut together, but I can’t wait to try.

      Reply
    19. Tara

      May 08, 2018 at 9:50 pm

      5 stars
      These look incredible and I bet my kids would love them. One for treat day!

      Reply
    20. Sarah Bailey

      May 08, 2018 at 9:46 pm

      Oh my goodness I need this chocolate pie in my life, I could most definitely try a piece right now absolutely delicious!

      Reply
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