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Cookie Dough Pie: The Ultimate Guide to Baking Perfection

  • Total Time: 105 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

Decadent cookie dough pie with a flaky homemade crust, rich chocolate ganache, and optional toppings. A perfect dessert for any occasion!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ¼ cup vegetable shortening, cold
  • 5–7 tablespoons ice water
  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate shavings
  • Sprinkles
  • Extra chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  2. Cut in the Fat: Add the cold, cubed butter and vegetable shortening to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips (work quickly to keep the butter cold!), cut the fat into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add Ice Water: Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly after each addition. Be careful not to overmix!
  4. Form the Dough: Gently gather the dough into a ball. Flatten it into a disc, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 days.
  5. Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle.
  6. Transfer to Pie Plate: Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to a 9-inch pie plate. Gently press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the plate.
  7. Crimp the Edges: Crimp the edges of the pie crust using your fingers or a fork to create a decorative border.
  8. Pre-Bake the Crust (Blind Bake): Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line the pie crust with parchment paper and fill it with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes.
  9. Remove Weights and Bake Further: Remove the parchment paper and pie weights. Bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden brown.
  10. Cool Completely: Let the baked pie crust cool completely on a wire rack before filling.
  11. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  12. Beat in Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  13. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  14. Gradually Add Dry Ingredients to Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  15. Stir in Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  16. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  17. Fill the Pie Crust: Spread the cookie dough evenly into the cooled, pre-baked pie crust.
  18. Bake: Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the cookie dough is golden brown and set.
  19. Cool Completely: Let the cookie dough pie cool completely on a wire rack before adding the chocolate ganache.
  20. Heat Heavy Cream: In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not boil!
  21. Pour Over Chocolate: Pour the hot heavy cream over the finely chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
  22. Let Sit: Let the mixture sit for 1 minute to allow the heat to melt the chocolate.
  23. Whisk Until Smooth: Whisk the mixture until smooth and glossy. If there are any unmelted chocolate pieces, you can microwave the mixture in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely melted.
  24. Pour Ganache Over Pie: Pour the chocolate ganache evenly over the cooled cookie dough pie.
  25. Refrigerate: Refrigerate the pie for at least 30 minutes to allow the ganache to set.
  26. Add Toppings (Optional): Before serving, you can add your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream, chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or extra chocolate chips.
  27. Slice and Serve: Slice the cookie dough pie and serve chilled. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use cold butter for the pie crust.
  • Don’t overmix the cookie dough.
  • Use high-quality chocolate for the ganache.
  • Adjust baking time as needed.
  • The pie crust and cookie dough can be made ahead of time.
  • Add chopped nuts, different chocolate chips, caramel, or sea salt for variations.
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes

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