An Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie is a delicious, classic dessert known for its rich, creamy chocolate filling in a flaky pie crust. Here’s a simple recipe to make it:
Ingredients:
For the Pie Crust:
- 1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade, if you prefer)
For the Chocolate Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks (lightly beaten)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
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Prepare the Pie Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- If using a pre-made crust, just fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. If using homemade, roll out the dough and place it in the dish.
- Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
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Make the Chocolate Filling:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat.
- Bring to a simmer while constantly whisking to prevent lumps from forming. Continue to whisk for about 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
- Once thickened, gradually whisk in the beaten egg yolks (tempering them by adding a little of the hot mixture first).
- Continue to cook for 2 more minutes until the custard is fully thickened.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla extract.
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Assemble the Pie:
- Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Let the pie cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or until set).
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Serve:
- Once chilled and set, slice the pie and serve as is, or top with whipped cream or chocolate shavings for extra indulgence.
Enjoy your Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie!