Heavenly Chocolate Pie
A nostalgic chocolate pie with a silky filling nestled in a crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 275 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients in a medium saucepan: sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in milk to the dry mixture, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to boil.
- Beat the egg yolks in a small bowl until smooth.
- Slowly whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into the egg yolks, stirring constantly.
- Whisk the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan.
- Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
- Pour the filling into the graham cracker crust, smoothing it out.
- Let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating until set, about 4 hours.
- Slice into the pie and serve each piece with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Feel free to get creative with toppings or variations!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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