Description
Indulge in this classic Toll House Chocolate Chip Pie, a rich and gooey dessert featuring a buttery pie crust packed with a luscious mixture of chocolate chips and walnuts. Baked to golden perfection, this pie is the perfect treat to serve warm, especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra delightful experience.
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1 unbaked 9-inch deep-dish pie shell
Filling
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Serving
- Vanilla ice cream (optional but highly recommended, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pie crust: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a deep-dish 9-inch pie plate with the unbaked pie crust and crimp the edges to create a decorative border. Set aside while preparing the filling.
- Mix eggs and dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs on high speed until they become light and foamy. Add the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to the eggs, then mix until all the ingredients are fully combined.
- Add butter and mix: Incorporate the softened butter into the egg and sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly until the batter is smooth and homogenous with no lumps.
- Incorporate chocolate chips and walnuts: Gently stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Fill the pie crust: Spoon the prepared batter evenly into the lined pie crust, smoothing the top to create an even surface.
- Bake the pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. To test doneness, insert a sharp knife halfway between the edge and the center of the pie; it should come out clean when the pie is fully baked.
- Cool the pie: Remove the pie from the oven and transfer it to a wire rack. Allow it to cool for about 30 minutes to set before serving.
- Serve: Serve the chocolate chip pie warm, ideally accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious contrast of temperatures and textures.
Notes
- Use a deep-dish pie shell to accommodate the thick filling and ensure even baking.
- Softening the butter to room temperature is essential for smooth incorporation into the batter.
- For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts or substitute with another preferred nut.
- Letting the pie cool before slicing helps the filling set for cleaner slices.
- Vanilla ice cream is highly recommended as it complements the warm pie beautifully but is optional.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
