Chocolate Pumpkin Pudding Pie

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups white sugar
• 0.5 cups light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 0.75 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.75 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 1 can solid pack pumpkin puree , 15 ounce
• 1 can evaporated milk , 12 fluid ounce
• 4 eggs yolks
• 4 ounces bittersweet baking chocolate , finely minced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 prepared chocolate cookie crumb crust , 9 inch
• 2 tablespoons sweetened whipped cream , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine sugar, light brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and cloves in a large saucepan. Stir in the pumpkin, evaporated milk, and egg yolks until well combined.

2. 2

   Heat saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, 8 to 9 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate pieces, butter, and vanilla extract until butter and chocolate have melted and are well incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour filling into prepared crust and chill in the refrigerator until firm, at least 4 hours.

3. 3

   Garnish with whipped cream.