Nothing beats a sweet and creamy pie to end a delicious meal. And if you're looking for a treat that will make your tastebuds dance, the Mocha Java Pie with Kahlua Cream is a must-try. This delectable pie is made with an Oreo crust, mocha custard filling, and Kahlua-infused whipped cream topping.
Ingredients
- 1 (9-inch) Oreo cookie crust
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup Kahlua
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the coffee, cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add in the eggs, cream, corn syrup, butter, and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the custard filling into the Oreo crust and bake for 25 minutes, until the custard is set and beginning to brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- In a chilled bowl, beat the Kahlua, heavy cream, and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form. Spread the Kahlua cream over the top of the cooled custard and serve.
People Also Ask
How do you make mocha custard?
To make mocha custard, you will need strong brewed coffee, cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, salt, eggs, cream, corn syrup, butter, and vanilla extract. In a medium bowl, whisk together the coffee, cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add in the eggs, cream, corn syrup, butter, and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth and well combined. Pour the custard filling into the prepared crust and bake for 25 minutes, until the custard is set and beginning to brown.
Can this pie be made in advance?
Yes, this pie can be made in advance. After the pie has cooled to room temperature, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. The pie can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
Can I use a different type of crust?
Yes, you can use a different type of crust for this pie. You can use a graham cracker crust, a chocolate cookie crust or even a homemade pastry crust.
