This pie filling requires no baking and is a rich silky chocolate filling with whipped cream topping and chocolate shavings.
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE CRUST
1 1/4 cups (150 gr) all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/3 cup (75 gr) shortening or cold butter cut into small pieces
2-4 TBSP (30 ml-60 ml) ice water
FOR THE FILLING
1 cup (220 gr) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups (294 gr) granulated sugar
4 ounces (112 gr) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled slightly (I used ghiradelli 100% chocolate)
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 TBSP (13 gr) cocoa powder (optional, but intensifies the chocolate flavor and color)
1/4 tsp instant espresso powder (optional, but intensifies the chocolate flavor)
4 large eggs, room temperature (*use pasteurized eggs to eliminate risk of foodborne illness)
FOR THE TOPPING
1 cup (237 ml) cold heavy whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup (40 gr) powdered sugar
chocolate shavings, optional
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