Description

This Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie is a comforting, decadent dessert with a smooth chocolate filling and a buttery, flaky crust. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a crowd-pleaser with its rich flavor and creamy texture.

Ingredients

1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)

1 ¾ cups whole milk

1 cup heavy cream

4 large egg yolks

2/3 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch

½ teaspoon salt

4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Blind bake your pie crust according to package directions or until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, egg yolks, sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble, about 8-10 minutes.
Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chopped semisweet chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until the chocolate and butter have melted completely and the filling is smooth.
Pour the chocolate filling into the prepared pie crust, smoothing it out evenly with a spatula.
Let the pie cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
Before serving, garnish with whipped cream or chocolate shavings if desired.

Notes

For a peanut butter chocolate pie, add a swirl of creamy peanut butter into the chocolate filling before chilling.
Substitute semisweet chocolate with white chocolate for a white chocolate version.
Use a graham cracker crust instead of a traditional pie crust for a different texture.
Top with meringue for an added touch of elegance.
This pie can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 85mg