Description
This Old‑Fashioned Chocolate Pie is a nostalgic, comforting dessert featuring a rich, silky chocolate filling tucked into a flaky pie crust. Simple ingredients, timeless flavor—just like grandma used to make.
Ingredients
- 1 pre‑baked 9‑inch pie crust
- ¼ cup (57 g) butter
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (30 g) all‑purpose flour
- ½ cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Ensure the pie crust is pre‑baked according to the package directions (or your homemade crust is fully baked) and cooled completely.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, flour, and cocoa powder until evenly combined.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Stir in the lightly beaten egg yolks, mixing well.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a pudding‑like consistency (this may take about 8–10 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and the filling is glossy.
- Pour the hot filling into the cooled pie crust and spread evenly.
- Allow the pie to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour (preferably longer) until fully set.
- Serve plain or top with whipped cream or a meringue as desired.
Notes
- Use high‑quality cocoa powder and whole milk for the creamiest texture and best flavor. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- If the filling doesn’t set, it most likely wasn’t cooked long enough. Continue cooking until it thickens fully while stirring. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- You can make the pie a day ahead—just cover and refrigerate. Many say the flavor deepens overnight. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- For a richer flavor, you could replace part of the cocoa powder with chopped dark chocolate (inspired by older versions). :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10‑15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop + Refrigerate
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
