Irresistible Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe in 4 Simple Steps
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A rich and creamy chocolate cream pie with a flaky crust.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 9-inch pie crust, baked and cooled
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils.
- Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Slowly whisk half of the hot mixture into the egg yolks to temper them.
- Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in chocolate, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour filling into the pie crust and chill for at least 4 hours.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Keep the pie refrigerated until ready to serve.
- For a stronger chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate.
- Use a store-bought crust for a quicker option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg