Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie
Indulge in the creamy, rich flavor of this Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie. A classic dessert with a smooth chocolate filling and a flaky crust, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 baked 9-inch pie crust
- Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken and bubble.
- 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 to temper them.
- Pour the tempered 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 until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate filling into the baked pie crust.
- Cover the pie with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until set.
- Serve chilled with whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, sprinkle a little sea salt on top of the pie before serving.
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