Description
A classic dessert that brings back memories with its rich chocolate flavor and creamy texture.
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-baked pie crust
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 3/4 cups milk
- 3 large egg yolks, beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, mix sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
- Remove from heat and stir a small amount of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks to temper them.
- Return the egg yolk mixture to the saucepan and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the chocolate filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
- Let it cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream if desired before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- Make sure to whisk constantly to prevent lumps.
- This pie can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg