Description
This classic Chocolate Pie recipe features a rich, silky smooth chocolate pudding filling nestled in a crisp, baked pie crust. Made with bittersweet chocolate and a creamy custard base, it’s the perfect dessert to satisfy your chocolate cravings. Chilled to set and topped with whipped cream, this pie is an indulgent treat that’s easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie and Filling Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 6 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pie crust, baked and cooled (or use Oreo or graham cracker crust)
Topping
- Whipped cream, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the Custard Base: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt until combined. Gradually add the whole milk and egg yolks, whisking continuously to ensure a smooth mixture without lumps.
- Cook the Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the mixture thickens and just starts to boil. This usually takes 6 to 8 minutes but watch closely to prevent burning. When it thickens to a pudding-like consistency and bubbles appear, immediately remove from heat.
- Add Chocolate and Flavorings: Stir in the finely chopped bittersweet chocolate, vanilla extract, and butter. Mix thoroughly until the chocolate and butter are fully melted and incorporated, resulting in a glossy and smooth pudding filling.
- Fill the Pie Crust: Pour the warm chocolate pudding into the prepared baked pie crust. If there’s any extra pudding, spoon it into small dessert dishes for serving.
- Chill the Pie: Place the pie uncovered in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours to allow the filling to set properly.
- Serve: Once chilled and set, slice the pie and serve each portion with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- This chocolate pie is a timeless dessert, loved for its rich, creamy filling and buttery crust.
- Using bittersweet chocolate balances the sweetness and adds depth of flavor.
- The pie crust can be homemade or store-bought; alternatively, use an Oreo or graham cracker crust for a different texture.
- Make sure to chill the pie long enough for the pudding to set; overnight chilling is ideal.
- Whipped cream topping adds a light, airy contrast to the dense, chocolaty filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of pie)
- Calories: 403
- Sugar: 44 g
- Sodium: 189 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 59 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg
