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Grandma’s Chocolate Pie

A simple, silky chocolate pie that delivers comfort and nostalgia, making it perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pie filling
  • 1 cup cocoa powder Unsweetened cocoa powder recommended.
  • 1 cup sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch For thickening.
  • 2 cups milk Whole milk for creaminess.
  • 3 large eggs Whisked, for custard.
  • 4 tablespoons butter Adds richness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavoring.
For the crust
  • 1 9-inch pastry crust Can be store-bought or homemade.
Optional toppings
  • 1 cup whipped cream Lightly sweetened.
  • 1 tablespoon shaved chocolate For garnish.
  • 1 pinch espresso powder Enhances chocolate flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon or rum Adds warmth in flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Set all ingredients out before you start.
  2. Whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl.
  3. In a pot, slowly add milk to the dry mixture while whisking constantly.
  4. Whisk eggs in a separate bowl, temper them with hot cocoa mixture.
  5. Return the tempered mixture to the pot and cook over medium-low heat.
  6. Stir constantly until mixture thickens to a pudding-like texture.
  7. Pour filling through a fine mesh strainer into the prepared crust.
Chilling
  1. Chill the pie for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Serving
  1. Add whipped cream right before serving and garnish with cocoa or shaved chocolate.

Notes

The pie can be kept for two days in the fridge. For extra variety, bake the crust and fill the pie a day ahead.