Classic Chocolate Pie: A Slice of Silky Heaven
Learn how to make a rich and decadent Chocolate Pie from scratch! This recipe features a creamy, smooth chocolate filling in a flaky pie crust, topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 6 1/2 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 pie crust, baked and cooled (or can use Oreo or graham cracker crust)
- Whipped cream, to serve
Instructions
1. Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium saucepan, stir or whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
2. Add Milk and Egg Yolks:
- Pour in the milk and egg yolks, whisking to combine.
3. Cook the Filling:
- Stir over medium heat until the mixture just barely comes to a boil and becomes thick, about 6 to 8 minutes (maybe less, maybe more; just watch it). The mixture should be thick like pudding.
4. Remove from Heat and Add Remaining Ingredients:
- The second it starts to bubble and thicken, remove it from the heat.
- Add the chopped bittersweet chocolate, vanilla extract, and butter.
- Stir until everything is beautifully combined and the chocolate and butter are melted.
5. Pour into Crust and Chill:
- Pour the hot chocolate pudding into the baked and cooled pie crust. (If there is extra, spoon it into small dishes for individual servings!)
- Place the pie in the refrigerator, uncovered, to chill for at least 4 hours. This allows the filling to set completely.
6. Serve:
- Cut the chilled pie into slices and serve with whipped cream.
Find it online: https://www.eatswithsoul.com/classic-chocolate-pie/