Description

Chocolate Pie – A timeless classic dessert with a creamy chocolate filling and buttery crust. Smooth, velvety, and rich without being overly sweet, this pie is perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or a simple treat at home. The combination of chocolate custard, crisp crust, and optional toppings creates a dessert that’s comforting, nostalgic, and irresistible. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can make a pie that looks like it belongs in a bakery showcase. Simple, elegant, and utterly delicious — this chocolate pie never fails to impress.

Ingredients

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1 9-inch pie crust, blind-baked
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Pinch of salt
2 cups milk
3 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven and blind-bake pie crust until golden. Cool.
Whisk together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan.
Gradually add milk while whisking, then add eggs until combined.
Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened.
Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla.
Pour filling into cooled crust and smooth top.
Chill at least 4 hours before serving.
Slice and serve as is or with whipped cream and optional toppings.

Notes

Use high-quality cocoa for the best flavor.
Chill overnight for easy slicing.
Try variations with espresso, cinnamon, or different crusts.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Stovetop custard + baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 8
Calories: 320
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 41g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 75mg