Velvet Chocolate Cream Pie Recipes

Steps:

• For the whoopie pies: Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-by-18-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the cake mix, eggs, 1 cup water, vegetable oil, vanilla and salt. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping down the bowl with a spatula occasionally. Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
• Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Cut out an equal number of heart shapes with a cookie cutter and set aside while you make the filling.
• For the filling: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until soft, about 1 minute. Add the chocolate, milk and vanilla, and beat to incorporate. Reduce the speed to low and add the powdered sugar and salt. Once the sugar is incorporated, increase the speed to medium and beat until the filling is fluffy, about another minute.
• To assemble the whoopie pies, use a small spatula or spoon to gently spread a generous tablespoon of the filling over the surface of one of the hearts. Top with another heart and gently press down to sandwich. Repeat with the remaining hearts. Dust lightly with powdered sugar, and serve.

Steps:

• Combine cocoa, sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium saucepan. Blend in milk until smooth.
• Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
• Boil and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Blend in butter and vanilla. Pour into pie shell. Carefully press plastic wrap directly onto pie filling. Chill 3 to 4 hours. Serve with sweetened whipped cream or topping and chocolate curls, if desired.
• Note: Cook time is cooling time. You can also use a cooled crumb crust for shell.

Steps:

• In bottom of a 9-inch pie plate, arrange seven cookies in a single layer. Break one-fourth off one side of ten cookies and place straight-side down around edge of pie plate to make a petal crust. Break up remaining cookie and fill in holes in bottom of crust with all broken pieces of cookies set aside.In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate. Gradually stir into egg yolks until smooth set aside.In a small mixer bowl at high speed, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/4 cup of the sugar and beat until stiff and glossy set aside.In a large mixer bowl at medium speed, beat cream cheese, remaining 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla until blended. At low speed, beat in chocolate mixture until well blended.By hand, fold in beaten egg whites until no streaks remain. Gently fold in whipped cream and nuts. Spoon into crust and swirl top. Freeze for 1 hour or until top is set. Cover with plastic wrap, then foil and freeze overnight.Uncover and let stand for 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional whipped cream if desired.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the prepared pie crust on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until ready to fill.
• For the cream cheese layer: Cream the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the egg, egg yolk and vanilla and mix until well combined.
• Spoon the cream cheese filling into the crust and spread evenly. Chill in the freezer to firm the base while you make the second layer.
• For the red velvet layer: Whisk the flour, cocoa powder and salt together in a medium bowl. In the same mixer bowl you used for the cream cheese layer, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the egg and egg white and mix to combine.
• Add the vanilla and food coloring and mix well, then add the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Spoon the red filling into the chilled pie and spread into an even layer.
• Bake until the crust is deep golden brown and the filling springs back when touched lightly in the center, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely before slicing. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Steps:

• Microwave morsels in medium, microwave-safe bowl on medium-high power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10-20 second intervals, stirring until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
• Beat melted chocolate, cream cheese, and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until light in color. Fold in whipped cream . Spoon into crust. Refrigerate until firm. Top with sweetened whipped cream, chocolate curls, and nuts.

Steps:

• Microwave morsels in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on Medium-High (70%) power for 1 minute. Stir. Morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10-15 second intervals, stirring just until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
• Beat melted chocolate, cream cheese and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until light in color. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into crust. Refrigerate until firm. Top with sweetened whipped cream, chocolate curls or nuts, if desired.