A chocolate covered pretzel is something that sparks a lot of joy in me. The saltiness and the chocolate are in my opinion one of the best combinations ever. This pie is no exception. A silky, smooth, and rich chocolate pie filling sits on this pretzel crust and believe me when I say you’ll have a hard time only having one slice.

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Bake Time: 10 Minutes

Chill Time: 4 Hours

Total Time: 4 Hours and 45 Minutes

Serves 6-8 people

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

1 ¼ Cups (142g) Crushed Pretzels

½ Cup (113g) Unsalted Butter, Melted

1/3 Cup (67g) Granulated Sugar

For the Filling:

¾ Cup (180mL) Cold Heavy Cream

1 Cup (200g) Granulated Sugar

3 Large Eggs

6 Oz (170g) Semisweet Chocolate, Chopped and Melted

¾ Cup (170g) Unsalted Butter, Softened

¼ Tsp (1g) Salt

1 Tbs (13g) Vanilla Extract

For the Topping:

½ Cup (120mL) Cold Heavy Cream

1 Tsp (4g) Vanilla Extract

1 Tbs (15g) Granulated Sugar

Directions:

1.     Preheat your oven to 350 Degrees F (180C). Make the crust by mixing the crushed pretzel, butter, and sugar together in a large bowl or a food processor. Press into a 9-inch pie pan and bake for 10 minutes, then let cool completely.

2.     Make the filling by whipping the cold cream until stiff peaks form, then cover with plastic and chill until needed later.

3.     Stir the sugar and eggs together in a small saucepan until the mixture reads 130 Degrees F (54C). Let cool.

4.     In a large bowl with a hand mixer or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter for 2 minutes, until light and fluffy, then add the salt and vanilla and mix until smooth.

5.     Add the melted chocolate and mix until combined, then add the egg and sugar mixture. Beat the mixture on a medium speed for about 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.

6.     Fold in the whipped cream from before until smooth, then pour into the crust, smoothing out the top. Cover with plastic and chill for at least 4 hours.

7.     Make the topping by beating the cream, vanilla, and sugar until stiff peaks form, then either pipe or spread on top of the chilled pie. Add some crushed pretzels around the top to finish it off!

-Keep covered with plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 3 days.