Ree Drummond's Double Chocolate Pie | The Pioneer Woman

This is Ree's go-to showstopping dessert for any dinner party or holiday gathering! This delicious pie is always a winner with a rich chocolate filling and torched meringue topping. #ReeDrummond #ThePioneerWoman #FoodNetwork #ChocolatePie Watch #ThePioneerWoman, Saturdays at 10a|9c and #StreamOnMax: https://foodtv.com/StreamOnMaxYT! Get the recipe ▶ https://foodtv.com/3NrIG4Z Subscribe to Food Network ▶ http://foodtv.com/YouTube Take one sassy former city girl, her hunky rancher husband, a band of adorable kids, an extended family, cowboys, 3,000 wild mustangs, a herd of cattle and one placid basset hound and you have The Pioneer Woman. The Pioneer Woman is an open invitation into Ree Drummond's life: The award-winning blogger and best-selling cookbook author comes to Food Network and shares her special brand of home cooking, from throw-together suppers to elegant celebrations. The series, set against the incredible story of life at home on the range, is the next best thing to actually sitting on a stool in Ree's kitchen. Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10! Double Chocolate Pie RECIPE COURTESY OF REE DRUMMOND Level: Intermediate Total: 5 hr 15 min (includes cooling and chilling time) Active: 55 min Yield: 8 slices Ingredients Crust: 9 whole chocolate graham crackers 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted 3 tablespoons sugar Filling: 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3 cups whole milk 4 large egg yolks, beaten 6 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, broken into pieces 2 tablespoons salted butter 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Meringue: 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 2 pinches kosher salt 2 large egg whites 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar Directions Special equipment: a brulee torch Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. For the crust: Pulse the graham crackers in a food processor or crush in a resealable plastic bag until they are fine crumbs. Add the crumbs to a bowl and stir in the melted butter and sugar. Press the mixture into a pie pan and bake until set, about 4 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool completely. For the filling: Stir together the cornstarch, sugar and salt in a large saucepan over medium heat. Pour in the milk and beaten egg yolks. Cook, stirring, until the mixture comes to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate, butter and vanilla. Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled shell until it's filled to the brim. (You may have some left over.) Smooth the top of the pie, then gently press a piece of wax paper over the filling and chill until set, 3 to 4 hours. Store any leftover filling covered in the fridge for another use or snacking. For the meringue: Add the sugar, corn syrup, 2 tablespoons water and a pinch of salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved completely. Remove from the heat. Add the egg whites to the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat the egg whites on medium speed until frothy, about 1 minute. Add the cream of tartar and the remaining pinch salt and continue beating for 30 seconds. With the machine running on medium speed, drizzle the hot syrup mixture into the mixing bowl in a constant stream, then turn the speed to high and whip until the mixture forms stiff peaks (about 3 minutes). Remove the chilled pie from the fridge and discard the wax paper. Spread the meringue over the top of the chilled pie, making sure to get it to the edges. With the back of a spoon, lightly press into the meringue, lifting the spoon away, to create peaks. Toast the meringue with a brulee torch to the desired color. Slice and serve. Propane gas torches are highly flammable and should be kept away from heat, open flame and prolonged exposure to sunlight. They should be used only in well-ventilated areas. Follow torch manufacturer's instructions for use. Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows. ▶ WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com ▶ STREAM ON MAX: https://foodtv.com/StreamOnMaxYT ▶ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork ▶ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FoodNetwork ▶ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodnetwork ▶ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoodNetwork Ree Drummond's Double Chocolate Pie | The Pioneer Woman | Food Network https://youtu.be/3EHLyZpDfyU