African Prince Pie - An Amarula Dessert | Greedy Gourmet

Question 1

What is an African prince pie?

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After a long Greedy Gourmet day, I settled down to catch the new Eddie Murphy movie ‘Coming 2 America’ on Amazon Prime. I remember cracking up at the original, years ago, and thought I’d give the sequel a go.

Lots of laughs later, I started dreaming up a recipe. Something about the vibrancy of the African setting – with all the vivid colors and bursts of energy – mixed with the royal elegance got me thinking.

And so the seed for the idea of the African Prince Pie was planted. Naturally, I first thought of Amarula to bring that unique flavor that instantly makes me think of Africa.

For pure rich indulgence, chocolate was a must. A touch coconut would make the chocolate sing and, of course, it would need a rich, buttery biscuit base.

Maybe some bananas and a hint of vanilla, to bring some balance. Pretty soon, I had an idea for a pie that would bring the excitement, color, vibrancy and playfulness of the country of ‘Zamunda’ (seriously, watch the film) that would please the whole family.

So, I made it. After just one taste, I knew I had a pie fit for a royal banquet!

Question 2

What biscuits should be used for the pie base?

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Anything that’s chocolatey and indulgent. That was my first thought when I came up with the recipe and, for me, the words ‘chocolatey’ and ‘indulgent’ just make me think of Oreos.

You can go for plain old Oreos or get creative and use one of the seemingly endless array of alternative flavors – off the top of my head, brownie Oreos, fudge Oreos, chocolate hazelnut Oreos or java coffee flavored Oreos would all work with this African Prince Pie recipe.

Feel free to go off script and use your favorite chocolate cookies. My rule is – if they’re irresistible out of the packet, they’re fit for this African Prince Pie!

Question 3

What’s the best chocolate to use in African Prince Pie?

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Go for good quality chocolate. Chocolate is a big part of the flavor of this pie, so don’t skimp on quality here.

For me, a mix of dark chocolate and milk chocolate works best. If you’re not a fan of the bitterness of dark chocolate, just use milk chocolate.

Question 4

How long does the pie need to chill once cooked?

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Once you’ve poured the luscious creamy chocolate mixture into your buttery biscuit base, it’s chillin’ time.

The filling mixture needs time to set. This is going to require patience – so guard that pie from hungry invaders!

It’ll need at least six hours in the refrigerator, but it’s best to leave it to set overnight. If you wake up to find fingerprints in the filling and teeth marks around the crust, you know you’ve got hungry night bandits on your hands!

Question 5

How do you decorate African Prince Pie?

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Don’t be afraid to go to town with the decorations! This is called an African Prince Pie for a reason. It should be decadent and regal. It should have that ‘wow’ factor. It should blow people away, not just with its delicious taste, but with its stunning looks.

So, take your time and create your very own masterpiece. I decorated my pie with toasted coconut flakes and a sprinkle of rose petals, along with 24 karat gold leaves to bring a touch of elegance.

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