Diane Rossen Worthington

Chocolate Truffle Pie with Frozen Espresso Sabayon Recipe

Indulgent, elegant, and unforgettable, this Chocolate Truffle Pie with Frozen Espresso Sabayon is a dessert that commands attention. This recipe pairs a rich, velvety chocolate truffle filling with a cool, creamy espresso sabayon that's frozen for the perfect contrast. Ideal for dinner parties, holidays, or any occasion that calls for a showstopping sweet, this dessert strikes a perfect balance between deep cocoa flavor and bold coffee notes—making it a dream for true dessert lovers.

This Chocolate Truffle Pie with Frozen Espresso Sabayon is a far cry from the honey cake and almond dried fruit desserts I recall from Passovers past. I am a dessert lover, and it was always a disappointment when we were finishing our Seder meal and these desserts adorned my families' Passover table. I know many folks enjoy the traditional honey cake, but if I can find a way to bring chocolate to the table, I will do it.

This Chocolate Truffle Pie with Frozen Espresso Sabayon is fudgy in the center and relies on ground almond flour and matzo meal as the replacement for flour. It tastes like a rich brownie cake with a hint of almond.

You'll notice that a few ounces of bittersweet chocolate are included to bring out the deep chocolate flavor.

I like to serve the sabayon with it, but feel free to serve a scoop of frozen dairy-free coffee flavored ice instead. The best part is you can make this a day ahead and keep at room temperature -- one less thing to worry about for the Passover meal. If you make it ahead, microwave it for about 30 seconds to bring it to the optimum texture.

Chocolate Truffle Pie with Frozen Espresso Sabayon

    Prep Time: 20 minutes

    Cook time: 60 minutes

    Yield: Serves 12

Chocolate Truffle Pie Recipe Ingredients

    6 tablespoons margarine

    14 ounces semi-sweet chocolate

    2 ounces bittersweet chocolate (over 65 percent cocoa)

    3 large eggs

    3/4 cup sugar

    1 tablespoon vanilla extract

    1/4 cup finely ground almonds or almond meal

    1/4 cup matzo cake meal

    1/4 teaspoon salt

    Glaze:

    1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate, cut into pieces

    2 tablespoons margarine

    Garnish:

    Chocolate covered espresso beans

    Mint leaves or little strawberries

    Chocolate Truffle Pie Recipe Directions

      1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 9-inch pie pan or glass plate.

      2. Combine the margarine and both chocolates in a large glass measuring cup and melt in the microwave, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Mix with a small spatula. Reserve

      3. In a medium mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed whisk the eggs for a minute. Add the sugar and the vanilla and beat until thick, light lemon colored and some air bubbles appearing, about 2 minutes. Add the melted chocolate mixture and beat until well blended.

      4. In a medium bowl, combine the almond meal, matzo cake flour and salt, and mix with a fork. Add to the chocolate mixture on low speed mix on low speed until completely blended.

      5. Pour the mixture into the pie pan and place on a baking sheet. Bake for about 45 to 50 minutes or until the pie has risen and a skewer placed in the center comes out slightly fudgy. Cool to room temperature. (The pie will fall; don't worry)

      6. In a small glass bowl, combine the chocolate and the margarine and melt in the microwave for about 1 1/2 minutes. Mix with a fork and then drizzle decoratively over the top of the pie. To serve, cut thin pieces, place on dessert plates and garnish with espresso beans and mint leaves. Accompany with a scoop of Frozen Espresso Sabayon or non-dairy coffee ice dessert.

    Advance Preparation: This can be made 1 day ahead, covered well, and kept at room temperature.

    Frozen Espresso Sabayon Recipe Ingredients

      Frozen Espresso Sabayon

      3 tablespoons sugar

      3 tablespoons Kona coffee liqueur

      1/2 teaspoon instant espresso

      6 large egg yolks

    Frozen Espresso Sabayon Recipe Directions

      1. Whisk all ingredients in medium metal bowl to blend. (You can use a double boiler for this.)

      2. Set over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bowl to touch water). Using handheld electric mixer, or with a hand whisk, beat the mixture until thick, about 4 minutes. Make sure it doesn't get too hot or the eggs will scramble.

      3. Remove from over water. Cool. Put in shallow dish and freeze. When ready to serve, scoop out little balls and put it next to the pie slice.

      4. You could also serve this very cold; it makes a soft mound when placed on the plate with a tablespoon.

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Chocolate Truffle Pie Recipe with Frozen Espresso Sabayon

This Chocolate Truffle Pie with Frozen Espresso Sabayon is the perfect dessert for chocolate and coffee lovers alike. This recipe combines a dense, silky chocolate truffle filling with a light and creamy espresso sabayon frozen to perfection. Elegant enough for a holiday table and impressive enough for a dinner party, this dessert strikes the perfect balance of richness and refreshment in every bite

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