Here’s a classic Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie—rich, creamy, and set in a flaky pie crust. 🍫🥧
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade)
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
Chocolate Filling
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups milk
- 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- ½ cup heavy cream whipped to soft peaks or store-bought whipped cream
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Fit pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan and prick the bottom with a fork.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
2. Make the Chocolate Filling
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa, flour, and salt.
- Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil.
- Remove from heat and slowly whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into egg yolks to temper them.
- Return yolk mixture to the saucepan and cook 1–2 more minutes, stirring.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
3. Assemble the Pie
- Pour chocolate filling into the cooled crust.
- Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 2–4 hours until fully set.
4. Serve
- Top with whipped cream just before serving.
- Optional garnish: chocolate shavings or cocoa powder.
Tips
- Use good-quality cocoa for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Egg yolks give a creamy, custard-like texture.
- Make ahead: Pie can be prepared a day in advance and kept refrigerated.
I can also provide a shortcut version using cornstarch for faster thickening or a decadent chocolate cream pie with a chocolate cookie crust if you want a twist.
Do you want me to share one of those?
