Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3–4 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and fit it into a pie dish.
- Trim and crimp the edges, then prick the bottom with a fork.
- Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until set. Let it cool before filling.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best flavor.
- Keep the butter and water cold for a flaky texture.
- Blind bake the crust if using a wet filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of crust)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg