Description
This easy chocolate pie recipe delivers a rich, creamy chocolate filling nestled in a flaky baked pie shell. Made with simple pantry ingredients like milk, cocoa powder, and sugar, it’s perfect for a quick dessert that satisfies any chocolate craving. Topped with whipped cream, this classic pie is smooth, luscious, and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 egg yolks, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pie Shell & Topping
- 1 baked pie shell (9-inch)
- Cool Whip or whipped cream, for topping
Instructions
- Heat Milk: In a medium pot over medium heat, warm the milk until it is hot but not boiling, preparing it for thickening the pie filling.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine sugar, flour, salt, and cocoa powder, ensuring the dry ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry mixture to the hot milk while stirring constantly, cooking until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
- Temper Eggs: Slowly add a small amount of the hot chocolate mixture into the beaten egg yolks to temper them, then pour this mixture back into the pot, stirring constantly to avoid curdling.
- Cook: Continue cooking the filling over medium heat for at least 2 minutes, stirring continuously until it becomes thick and smooth.
- Add Vanilla: Remove the pot from heat, stir in vanilla extract evenly throughout the filling.
- Pour into Pie Shell: Pour the warm chocolate filling into the baked pie shell, spreading evenly.
- Cool and Top: Allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Once cooled, top generously with Cool Whip or whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to stir constantly during cooking to prevent lumps and scorched milk.
- Tempering the egg yolks prevents them from scrambling when added to the hot mixture.
- Use a fully baked pie shell for best texture and to avoid sogginess.
- For a richer flavor, substitute whole milk or add a tablespoon of butter before cooling.
- Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
