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No-Bake Chocolate Ganache Pie
Recipe by Chef Tim Hollingsworth
Give thanks (and prepare to receive great praise from your guests) with this decadent Chocolate Ganache recipe provided by the acclaimed Chef Hollingsworth. No-baking required means no stress on a day intended for enjoying friends and family. The only question is which delicious desert wine will you pair with this sumptuous chocolatey wonder?
Ingredients
For the cinnamon crust:
2 cups cinnamon graham crackers
8 tablespoons butter, tempered
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 dash clove, ground
For the chocolate ganache filling:
2 cups heavy cream
24 oz. Guittard semi-sweet chocolate wafers, 61% cacao
2 tablespoons butter
Preparation
For the cinnamon crust:
In a food processor, pulse together the graham crackers, cinnamon, and clove until you reach a sandy texture
Add tempered butter, and mix to combine
Transfer the mixture into a 9-inch pie pan, evenly spread
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour
For the chocolate ganache filling:
In a saucepan, bring the cream to a boil
In a separate bowl, add chocolate wafers and butter
Pour cream over the top and let sit for two minutes
Using a spatula, stir to combine
The finishing touches:
Pour chocolate mixture over the top of the refrigerated pie crust
Allow pie to cool for at least two hours before serving
Serve with a dollop of whipped creme fraiche