Chocolate Pie

A decadent, foolproof chocolate pie with a silky, rich custard filling in a crisp crust. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, and chocolate cravings—tested over 20 years and loved by all ages!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 15

Chill Time: 4

Total Time: 4 40

Servings: slices

Calories: 420kcal

Cost: $13

Equipment

1 Heavy-bottomed saucepan (For even heating while making custard)
1 Wire whisk (For mixing and tempering eggs)
1 Fine-mesh strainer (To ensure silky-smooth texture)
1 Electric mixer (For whipped cream topping)
1 9-inch pie pan (For assembling the pie)
1 Rubber spatula (For folding and scraping)

Ingredients

For the Filling:

4 oz Semi-sweet chocolate - Finely chopped
2 oz Dark chocolate - At least 60% cacao
1 ½ cups Whole milk - Warmed
½ cup Heavy cream - Warmed
4 Large egg yolks - Room temperature
½ cup Granulated sugar
3 tablespoon Cornstarch
2 tablespoon Unsalted butter - Cubed
1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract - Or vanilla bean paste

For the Crust:

1 Pre-baked pie crust - Graham cracker or traditional

For the Topping:

1 cup Heavy whipping cream - Chilled
2 tablespoon Powdered sugar
½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
Chocolate shavings - For garnish

Instructions

Pre-bake the crust and let it cool completely
Heat milk and cream, then whisk yolks with sugar and cornstarch
Temper eggs with hot milk, cook until thick, and add chocolate, butter, and vanilla
Strain filling into crust, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for 4+ hours
Whip cream with sugar and vanilla, top the pie, and garnish

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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