Description
A creamy, rich chocolate pie with a classic custard-like filling, topped with whipped cream. This timeless dessert is perfect for any occasion and evokes nostalgic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
- 1 1/4 cups white sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 3 egg yolks, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Whipped cream, for topping
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Stir in milk gradually.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and starts to boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in beaten egg yolks.
- Return to heat and cook for another minute.
- Remove from heat again, stir in butter and vanilla.
- Pour into baked pie crust and cool.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
Ensure the filling cools completely to set properly. For a crispier crust, bake it yourself instead of using pre-baked.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 6g