Ingredients:
For the graham cracker crust:
16 full graham cracker sheets about 2 1/2 cups crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the flourless chocolate cake layer:
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
6 large eggs separated
1 cup granulated sugar divided
For the chocolate pudding layer:
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk 2% or whole
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the whipped cream topping:
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting.
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
For the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into pan. Bake 9-11 minutes until set. Cool.
For the cake: Increase oven to 350°F. Melt chocolate and butter. Separately, whisk water, cocoa, salt, and vanilla. Beat egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar until fluffy. Combine mixtures. Whip egg whites with remaining sugar to soft peaks. Fold into batter. Pour over crust. Bake 40-45 minutes until edges set but center jiggly.
For the pudding: Whisk sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt in a saucepan. Add milk, cream, and egg yolks. Cook, stirring, until thick (10-12 minutes). Off heat, add butter, chocolate, and vanilla. Cool completely.
Assemble: Spread cooled pudding over cake. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill 6+ hours or overnight.
To finish: Whip cream with sugar. Spread over pie. Dust with cocoa powder.
Serve: Remove springform sides. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Make a day ahead for best results.
Cool each layer completely before assembling.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.
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