Chocolate Cream Pie

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

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Beat sugar and egg yolks together in a large bowl until creamy.

3. 3

   Mix in cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until well blended.

4. 4

   Gently stir in milk.

5. 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.

6. 6

   Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly.

7. 7

   Pour mixture into prepared pastry shell; chill pie in the refrigerator until set, 2 to 4 hours.

8. 8

   Garnish with whipped topping. Enjoy!