Triple-Chocolate Candy Bar Pie with Chocolate Pretzel Crust

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 12 oz. chocolate cookies
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup chopped pretzels
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder

Filling:

• 12 oz. milk chocolate bars, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups prepared instant chocolate pudding, chilled
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Make the crust:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Crush the cookies in a food processor or blender until fine crumbs.
3. Stir in melted butter, cocoa powder, and pretzels until combined.
4. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
5. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool completely.

Make the filling:

1. In a medium saucepan, heat heavy cream and butter over medium heat until simmering.
2. Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate until melted and smooth.
3. Add salt, and stir until combined.
4. Let cool slightly, then pour into the cooled crust.
5. Spread prepared pudding onto the top of the ganache layer.
6. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set. 

Tips:

• For a richer ganache, use dark chocolate bars instead of milk chocolate.
• Top with strawberries, raspberries, or chocolate shavings for an over-the-top dessert
• Add raspberry jam or peanut butter to the top of the pudding and lightly swirl into the top layer.
• Serve the pie chilled, but not frozen, for the best texture.

This Triple Chocolate Pie is sure to impress anyone who loves chocolate! Enjoy every decadent bite of the chocolate goodness!