Description
Discover the secret to making a rich and creamy Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie. Follow our expert tips for a classic dessert that will impress with its timeless flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) (32 grams) cornstarch
- ½ cup (43 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups (475 ml) whole milk
- 3 (3) egg yolks
- 5 tablespoon s (71 g) butter
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) (0.25 teaspoon (1 ml)) salt
- 2 teaspoon s (10 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 (1) pie shell fully baked
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and cornstarch by stirring them together thoroughly.
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites, setting the whites aside for another recipe. In a large measuring cup, blend the egg yolks with the milk, then add this mixture to the saucepan along with the butter.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring often, until it reaches a thick, pudding-like consistency.
- Take the saucepan off the heat and mix in the salt and vanilla extract. If there are any lumps, use an electric mixer to smooth them out.
- Transfer the chocolate mixture into a pre-baked pie crust and place it in the refrigerator for a minimum of 3 hours to set.
- If desired, finish with a topping of whipped cream or meringue.
Notes
- Ensure cornstarch dissolves completely in the milk and yolk mixture to prevent lumps.
- Add butter in small pieces for even melting and smooth integration into the hot mixture.
- Refrigerate pie for at least 3 hours to achieve firm consistency before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 20g
Keywords: chocolate pudding pie, creamy chocolate filling, cocoa powder dessert, homemade chocolate pie, vanilla extract chocolate, chilled chocolate pie
