The Ultimate Chocolate Lunar Pie
The creation of this Chocolate Lunar Pie celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11's mission to the moon. The top of the pie resembles the lunar surface whereas the inside has the consistency of a firm chocolate truffle pudding.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 4 Tablespoons organic cacao powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 Tablespoons corn starch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 can evaporated milk (5 ounces)
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 pie crust (9-inch) unbaked
- whipped cream or ice cream optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prepare pecans by first chopping. I like using this chopper because it literally takes less than 5 second to chop. Set chopped nuts aside for later.
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Combine organic cacao powder, sugar and cornstarch in a medium bowl and set aside.
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Melt butter over low heat and allow to slightly cool.
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In a separate bowl whisk eggs, milk and vanilla. Add melted butter and stir well. Combine this mixture, the cacao sugar mixture and chopped nuts together and stir until well incorporated.
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Pour mixture into an unbaked pie crust and bake for 40 – 45 minutes or until center is firm or no longer jiggles.
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Allow pie to cool completely before cutting.
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Serve with whipping cream or homemade vanilla bean ice cream.
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Emjoy!