Name: Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cream Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 4 h 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 blind-baked 9-inch pie crust; 2 3/4 cups (660ml) whole milk; 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar; 1/3 cup (40g) cornstarch; 1/3 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder; 4 large egg yolks; 4 oz (115g) semisweet chocolate, chopped; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tsp vanilla extract; Whipped cream, for topping

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Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cream Pie

Author: Baking Cakee Kitchen Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert

Difficulty: Easy Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 15 mins Rest Time 4 hrs Total Time 4 hrs 35 mins

Servings: 8

Description

A silky chocolate cream pie sets with cornstarch and egg yolks, no gelatin needed. Learn to make old-fashioned chocolate pie with a rich, sliceable custard.

Instructions

Whisk the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and egg yolks with a splash of the milk into a smooth paste.
Heat the rest of the milk until steaming, then slowly whisk it into the cocoa mixture.
Return everything to the pot and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thick and bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes.
Off the heat, stir in the chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
Pour into the crust, press wrap onto the surface, and chill at least 4 hours.
Top with whipped cream before serving.

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cream Pie