Description
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie is a rich, creamy, homemade dessert made with simple pantry ingredients and a buttery pie crust. Perfect for holidays or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
1 pie crust, homemade or store-bought
1½ cups granulated sugar (300g)
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (50g)
2 cups milk (480ml)
4 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup unsalted butter, cubed (57g)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Line a 9-inch pie pan with pie crust and crimp the edges. Line with parchment paper and fill with pie weights.
3. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove parchment and weights, bake 10–15 minutes more until golden and dry. Let cool completely.
4. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar and cocoa powder.
5. Slowly whisk in 1½ cups of milk. Heat over medium-high, stirring frequently, until it simmers.
6. In a mixing bowl, whisk together remaining ½ cup milk, egg yolks, flour, and salt.
7. Slowly whisk hot milk mixture into the egg mixture to temper.
8. Return to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbling, about 5 minutes.
9. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla until smooth.
10. (Optional) Strain pudding through a sieve for a silkier filling.
11. Pour filling into cooled crust. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
12. Serve chilled with whipped cream. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
Whole or evaporated milk both work in this recipe.
Be careful when tempering eggs — pour the hot milk mixture slowly.
Cold egg yolks are easier to separate than room temperature ones.
To slice cleanly, warm a knife under hot water and wipe between cuts.
Swap crust with a graham cracker or Oreo crust for a no-bake version.
Top with shaved chocolate or ganache for added decoration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American