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Chocolate Cream Pie

Chocolate Cream Pie

This rich Chocolate Cream Pie is a silky dessert, perfect for chocolate lovers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 490 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • large saucepan
  • whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups white sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks, beaten
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

Crust and Topping

  • 1 9 inch pie crust, baked
  • 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Beat sugar and egg yolks together in a large bowl until creamy.
  • Mix in cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until well blended.
  • Gently stir in milk.
  • 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.
  • Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Pour mixture into prepared pastry shell; chill pie in the refrigerator until set, 2 to 4 hours.
  • Garnish with whipped topping. Enjoy!

Notes

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to four days. You can freeze the pie for up to three months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 9gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 394mgPotassium: 214mgFiber: 2gSugar: 46gCalcium: 137mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chocolate, Chocolate Cream Pie, Cream Pie, dessert, family recipe, Old Recipe
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