chocolate pie recipe

1. **Crust:** - 1 1/2 cups of crushed chocolate cookies (like Oreos) - 1/4 cup of melted butter Mix the crushed cookies and melted butter together, then press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Chill in the fridge while you make the filling. 2. **Filling:** - 1 cup of granulated sugar - 1/3 cup of cornstarch - 1/4 teaspoon of salt - 3 cups of whole milk - 4 large egg yolks - 170g of semisweet chocolate, chopped - 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter - 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks. Slowly whisk a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks to temper them. Return the egg mixture to the saucepan, and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. 3. **Topping:** - 1 cup of heavy cream