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 , 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!

Nutrition per serving