Ingredients

• pie crust - 1 (9-inch)
• dark chocolate - 8 oz
• unsalted butter - ½ cup
• granulated sugar - 1 cup
• vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• large eggs - 3
• heavy cream - 1 cup
• powdered sugar - 2 tbsp
• chocolate shavings - for garnish

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2.

   Bake the pie crust according to package instructions until golden brown. Let it cool completely.

3. 3.

   In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.

4. 4.

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until well combined.

5. 5.

   Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, whisking continuously until smooth and fully incorporated.

6. 6.

   Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled pie crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.

7. 7.

   In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.

8. 8.

   Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled chocolate filling.

9. 9.

   Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.