Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie
Indulge in a slice of classic comfort with this Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie. This rich and creamy pie features a smooth chocolate filling in a flaky homemade crust, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 cups milk
- 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 baked 9-inch pie crust
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and cornstarch.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
- Reduce heat to low and continue to cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat. Gradually whisk about 1/2 cup of the hot mixture into the egg yolks, then pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
- Pour the chocolate filling into the baked pie crust.
- Cover the pie with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until completely set.
- Serve chilled with whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
For an extra rich flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder. Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.
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