Chocolate Cream Pie with Cookie Crust, Caramel, and Flaky Salt A celebration of rich chocolate, flaky salt, and high quality dairy, produced right here in Ontario. Ingredients Crust: 24 cookies (with filling) 5 tbsp (70g) local unsalted butter, melted Chocolate Filling: 3 large eggs 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1 cup local whole milk 1 cup local heavy cream 400g bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt Topping: 1 cup local heavy cream 2 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Flaky sea salt, to finish Caramel sauce, for drizzling Instructions 1. Make the Crust Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor. Mix with melted butter until evenly combined. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool completely. 2. Make the Chocolate Filling In a large heatproof bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, milk, and cream until smooth. Place the bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water (double boiler). Whisk constantly and heat the mixture until it reaches 167°F (75°C) — thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Immediately pour the hot custard over the 400g chopped chocolate in a separate bowl. Let sit for 1–2 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy. Stir in vanilla and salt. Pour into the cooled crust. Cover the surface with plastic wrap and chill until fully set, at least 4 hours or overnight. 3. Make the Whipped Cream Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe over the set chocolate filling. 4. Finish Drizzle with caramel and sprinkle with flaky sea salt just before serving. #inspiredbydairy #EasyRecipes @Ontario Dairy - @chefdwightsmith