Here’s a classic Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie recipe—rich, creamy, and nostalgic.
🍫 Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie
🧂 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
For the crust:
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (or homemade)
For the filling:
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups milk
- 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 4 oz (115g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp sugar
- Optional: chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish
🔪 Instructions
1. Make the filling
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in milk over medium heat.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to thicken and bubble.
2. Temper the eggs
- Slowly whisk a small amount of hot milk mixture into the egg yolks to temper.
- Return egg mixture to the saucepan, stirring constantly.
- Cook 2–3 more minutes until thickened.
3. Add chocolate and flavor
- Remove from heat. Stir in chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
4. Chill
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours, or until set.
5. Prepare topping
- Whip heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form.
- Spread over the chilled pie.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or a light dusting of cocoa powder.
🌟 Tips
- Smooth filling: Stir constantly to avoid lumps.
- Extra chocolatey: Use a mix of semi-sweet and dark chocolate.
- Make ahead: Pie tastes even better after chilling overnight.
If you want, I can also give a cocoa-powder version of Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie that’s completely from scratch—no chopped chocolate required, but still creamy and decadent.
