Chocolate chip pie is basically a gooey chocolate chip cookie in a pie shell. It's rich and goes perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Prep Time 45 minutesminutes
Cook Time 1 hourhour
Total Time 1 hourhour45 minutesminutes
Servings 10
Ingredients
For the crust
1 ½cups(195g)all-purpose flour
2tablespoonsgranulated sugar
¼teaspoonsalt
5tablespoonsunsalted butter, cold & cut into pieces
4tablespoonsvegetable shortening, cold & cut into pieces
5tablespoonsice water
For the filling
2large eggs, room temperature
½cup(65g)all-purpose flour
½cup(100g)granulated sugar
½cup(105g)light brown sugar, packed
½teaspoonsalt
¾cup(170g)unsalted butter, softened
1cup(170g)semisweet chocolate chips
1cup(113g)chopped walnuts nuts
Sweetened whipped cream or ice cream, optional
Instructions
Make the crust
Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir with a whisk until well mixed.
Using a pastry cutter or two knives cut the butter and shortening into the flour mixture just until lentil sized crumbs form. A few larger bits are perfectly okay.
Drizzle just enough ice water over the flour to moisten it. Toss the mixture together with a fork to combine. You will know you have enough liquid when you can squeeze the mixture and it holds together.
Turn the dough out onto a work surface and gently knead until the dough comes together. Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
When ready to use, roll the dough into a circle that's about 4-inches larger than the diameter of your pie pan. Gently place it in the pie pan without stretching it.
Trim the edge so there's a 1-inch overhang over the sides of the pie pan. Fold the excess dough under so it sits up on the rim of the pan and flute as desired.
Make the filling
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs on high speed until foamy, about 3 minutes.
Add the flour, sugar, and brown sugar. Continue to beat until well mixed in, about 1 minute.
Add the butter and beat until fully combined.
Using a silicone spatula, fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
Spread evenly into the prepared pie crust.
Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted halfway between the edge and center comes out clean.
Cool completely on a wire rack then serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Eggs: Allow the eggs to sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before making the recipe.
Butter: Make sure the butter for the filling is well softened or it will not mix in easily. Set it out at room temperature about 30-45 minutes before you begin making the recipe.
This pie is sweet! You need a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to balance the sweetness.
Cool completely! Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing. It will seem like the filling is greasy or oily but once cooled it will set completely.