Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie Recipe
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie. A luscious chocolate filling nestled in a flaky pie crust, topped with a dollop of whipped cream and chocolate shavings, this classic dessert is sure to delight your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
- 1 9-inch pie crust (pre-baked)
Chocolate Filling:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 3/4 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping (Optional):
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk the milk mixture into the dry ingredients in the saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 8–10 minutes.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the hot chocolate filling into the pre-baked pie crust and smooth the top.
- Let the pie cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
- Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving, if desired.
In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with milk until combined.
Notes
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder or add a few ounces of melted bittersweet chocolate to the filling.
- This pie is best served chilled and keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
