Recipes with beer, especially Guinness, usually consist of hearty eats like breads, stews, and soups. However, this recipe takes a turn in the dessert direction, utilizing the Guinness to cut the sweetness of the chocolate pie. And of course, it also requires a heavy dose of the dairy aisle.

As the head baker for a local Irish pub and self-proclaimed pie junkie, I spent several months trying to perfect my recipe for the ultimate beer-infused chocolate cream pie. I think this version comes pretty close. The Guinness adds a slight adult bitterness to the filling without scaring away any beer haters. Serve with a dollop of freshly whipped cream and some chocolate shavings.

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