Chocolate Chip Pie

Sometimes we have a favorite "go to," no-fail recipe that we make over and over again, always well-received by family and friends.  This is one of them.  Another reason why I turn to this pie is because, invariably, I have all the ingredients in stock.   I guarantee you will love it!

Crust: 

Ingredients:

 For two 8" or 9"pies **

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, cold, cut into small pieces
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water

Directions:

1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour and salt; pulse to combine. Add the butter, and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some larger pieces remaining, about 10 seconds. (To mix by hand, combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, then cut in butter with a pastry blender.)
   
2. With the machine running, add the ice water through the feed tube in a slow, steady stream, just until the dough holds together without being wet or sticky. Do not process more than 30 seconds. Test by squeezing a small amount of the dough together; if it is still too crumbly, add a bit more water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
   
3. Turn out the dough onto a clean work surface. Divide in half, and place each half on a piece of plastic wrap. Shape into flattened disks. Wrap in plastic, and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight. The dough can be frozen for up to 1 month; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using. 
   
   
   **I have made dozens and dozens of these crusts and love using this method!
   
   
   
   
   
    
   
   
   Roll out pastry dough on floured board to desired diameter.  Allow enough for folding under and crimping the edge.  I used the method of crimping the crust between my thumb and forefinger.
   

Filling: 

This recipe make (1) 8" or 9" pie.  I doubled it this time. 

1 Stick (1/2 Cup) softened salted butter

1 Cup sugar

1/2 Cup unbleached flour

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 eggs

12 oz. Chocolate Chips

1/2 Cup chopped walnuts

With a hand mixer, beat butter and sugar until creamy.  Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Add flour and incorporate 'til mixed well.  Add Chocolate Chip and walnuts and mix by hand.  Place in unbaked pie shell and smooth out well.  

 

Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 mins. until golden brown.  Place on wire rack to cool slightly.  This is best served warm with vanilla ice cream.    

 

 

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