This rich and silky chocolate cream pie is an old family recipe my grandmother used to make me when I was a little boy. I still love it to this day!
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups white sugar
- 3 large egg yolks , beaten
- 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pie crust , 9 inch
- 1 cup frozen whipped topping , thawed
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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Beat sugar and egg yolks together in a large bowl until creamy.
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3
Mix in cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until well blended.
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4
Gently stir in milk.
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5
Pour mixture into a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until boiling and thickened enough to coat the back of a metal spoon.
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Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly.
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Pour mixture into prepared pastry shell; chill pie in the refrigerator until set, 2 to 4 hours.
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8
Garnish with whipped topping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
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