Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie
The best part about this creamy, old fashioned chocolate pie recipe is that it’s not only simple, but it uses everyday ingredients you probably have in your pantry. Make this delicious pie today and enjoy it tonight with a cup of decaf.
Equipment
- 1 saucepan
- 1 pie plate
Ingredients
- 1 prepared pie crust, baked
- 4 large egg yolks, beaten
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
Instructions
Make the Starch Mixture
- In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, mix together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in the milk and cook over medium heat. Stir constantly while the mixture thickens.
Add in Eggs and Milk:
- Temper the eggs by pouring 1/2 of the start mixture into the bowl of beaten eggs slowly. When you have done that, pour the entire egg mixture into the saucepan and stir while you slowly add in the milk. Cook, stirring, until the entire mixture comes to a low boil.
Add in the Chocolate:
- Take the pan off of the heat and add the chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Stir until the chocolate melts and there are no lumps.
Pour into Crust and Chill:
- Pour the chocolate mixture into a pie crust and chill for 4 hours.
Notes
Toppings for this Homemade Chocolate Pie recipe
- Whipped Cream- Whipped cream can give this pie a nice airy texture.
- Ice Cream- Ice cream is a great topping, especially on a hot summer day.
- Chocolate Shavings- Chocolate shavings add more chocolate to the pie.
- Coconut- Chocolate and coconut taste amazing together!
- Peanut Butter Cups- Peanut Butter and chocolate go together in the best way.
- Pecans- This topping adds another texture to the pie.
- Cocoa Powder- A light dusting of cocoa powder would go great with this dessert.