chocolate cream pie

[threeplusfire]

I am so cool. The cream came together almost textbook perfect. I was so pleased. One moment I was whicking a frothy sort of mix, the next I was swirling thick cream. Though this is not something I should do on my own! The cream has to be strained to get out any egg or cornstarch lumps, and fortunately we have some nice wire mesh sieves. But I had no way to hold it over the bowl and pour at the same time! I so I hooked the handle of the sieve into the knob of my mixer, so the handle would be steady and supported by the edge of the mixing bowl. I managed to scrape my cream down into the sieve and keep it from flying everywhere but sheesh. Next time I need an assistant or a more stable rig.

The chocolate also melted well, and I got everything blended. It's cooling off now, before I put it in my cookie crust. Mmm, then in several hours there will be chocolate cream pie! I used this recipe. The only changes I made were to use 2 cups whole milk and 1 cup heavy cream in my mix, and to use all bittersweet chocolate. It seems to be working out dandy so far. I am inordinately pleased with myself.

Comments

[onyxlynxx.livejournal.com]

You should be pleased. The pie sounds wonderful. Mmmm....pie.

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

I am full of pie inspired joy. Yay pie!

[mielikki.livejournal.com]

*droooooooool*

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

It makes me feel so productive today!

[seraphmoon.livejournal.com]

If you sift the cornstarch first and mix it with water to make a little slurry, it's less likely to lump up on you. With the eggs, try lowering the heat a little bit and never stop whisking. :)

[frostwalrus.livejournal.com]

Screw pork chops and roasted asparagus, it is pie for dinner!