Chocolate Cream Pie: To finish, we feasted on an
The details and execution behind this AAA Diamond
adaption of Shepard’s grandmother’s recipe… classic and
Award winning restaurant is purely magnificent. The
delicious. Featuring a buttery pie crust filled with chocolate
refined palate behind Shepard’s cooking methods allow
custard and chantilly cream. Wine Pairing: Cap Royal, Bor-
guests to experience a polished seasonal menu sprinkled
deaux Sauvignon 2015.
with year-round specialties.
(We’ve included the recipe for this smooth and delicate
McNinch House Restaurant is located at 511 N. Church Street in Charlotte, North Carolina.
dessert below)
SHEPARD’S CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE INGREDIENTS:
DIRECTIONS:
• 1 pie shell (homemade or store bought), pre-baked
1. Place butter and chocolate in bowl and set aside.
• 2 Tbsp. butter
2. Mix vanilla, sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, espresso and
• 1.5 cups chocolate • 1 tsp. vanilla • 2/3 cup sugar • 3 Tbsp. Cornstarch • 2 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder • 1 tsp. Espresso
salt together in a large bowl. 3. Whisk dry ingredients into milk and cream. 4. Add egg yolks. 5. Place mixture over a low flame and stir until thickened. Pour over chocolate and butter.
• 1/8 tsp. Salt
6. Whisk until smooth.
• 3 egg yolks
7. Pour into pre-baked pie crust.
• 1 cup cream
8. Refrigerate. When cooled, top with whipped
• 2 cups milk • whipped cream, as needed
cream and serve chilled.
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