Mexican Chocolate Pie

Published: Nov 12, 2022 by Melissa Stadler · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

Mexican Chocolate Cream Pie is made with a graham cracker and almond crust filled with Mexican chocolate cream filling and topped with fresh whipped cream. This Mexican Chocolate Pie recipe is from the famous Elote Cafe in Sedona Arizona.

I have been so excited to share this recipe with you! My husband and I made a road trip to Sedona Arizona for a little getaway. There is a restaurant called Elote Cafe that is reservations only because it is always packed. They are known for their Mexican Chocolate Pie and of course, we had to try it! It was so decadent, rich, and creamy. I searched for the recipe, found it, made it, and now I am sharing it with you!

I made a few changes to the Elote Cafe Mexican Chocolate Pie by adding a little more sweetness. I still wanted it to take sinfully rich but add a touch more sugar to give it that perfect balance.

This Mexican Chocolate Cream Pie starts off with a homemade almond and graham cracker crust. The chocolate filling is made with melted chocolate, heavy cream, and a touch of cinnamon. The chocolate pie is topped with handcrafted whipped cream and drizzled with caramel or dulce de leche.

Chocolate Filling Ingredients:

Graham Cracker Crust Ingredients:

Topping:

What makes Mexican chocolate different? Mexican chocolate is made from cacao nibs, sugar, and cinnamon. It has a grainy texture compared to normal chocolate. Sometimes chilies are added for more spice but it definitely has more warmth because of the cinnamon.

I would suggest using high-quality chocolate bars, if at all possible. I use the Trader Joe's Pound Plus Bar. You can also use semi-sweet chocolate chips.

I have made many chocolate pies in my days from the Classic Chocolate Cream Pie to the German Chocolate Pie with a Coconut Pecan Topping to a Chocolate French Silk Pie. This is a unique take on a chocolate cream pie because of the addition of warm cinnamon and the focus on the star ingredient -- chocolate.

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