Description
A straightforward recipe for a rich chocolate cream pie with a flaky crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust, baked
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Boil for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly temper the yolks by whisking about 1/2 cup of the hot chocolate mixture into the yolks.
- Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining chocolate mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens again and just begins to bubble. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until the butter melts and is fully incorporated.
- Pour the hot filling into the baked pie crust. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming. Chill for at least 3 hours, or until completely cold and set.
- For the topping, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie before serving.
Notes
- You can make your own pie crust if preferred.
- Chill the bowl and whisk attachment before making the whipped cream for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 95
Keywords: chocolate cream pie, homemade pie, cocoa dessert, no-bake filling, sweet pie