Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie
Indulge in a slice of creamy, rich Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie. This classic dessert features a flaky crust filled with a decadent chocolate custard, perfect for satisfying any sweet craving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust, pre-baked
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups milk
- 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken and bubble.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat. Gradually whisk about ½ 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 more.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
- Cover the pie with plastic wrap, pressing it gently onto the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set completely.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
Top with whipped cream or a dusting of cocoa powder before serving for an extra touch of indulgence.
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