Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie is a classic dessert featuring a rich and creamy chocolate filling inside a flaky pie crust, perfect for any occasion.
Author:Emma Rossi
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:3 hours 30 minutes (including refrigeration time)
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Stovetop and refrigeration
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
200 grams granulated sugar
30 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
32 grams all-purpose flour
1 gram fine sea salt
3 large egg yolks
480 millilitres whole milk
5 millilitres pure vanilla extract
28 grams unsalted butter
1 pre-baked 23-centimetre pie crust
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and salt until homogenous and lump-free.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and whole milk until fully combined and smooth.
Gradually pour the egg-milk blend into the saucepan with the dry ingredients, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency, approximately 7 to 10 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add unsalted butter and vanilla extract, stirring until the custard is glossy and smooth.
Pour the warm filling into the pre-baked pie crust. Smooth the surface and allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or until fully set.
Once thoroughly chilled, cut into slices and serve cold. Garnish with whipped cream or chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
This pie can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Garnishing is optional but adds a delightful touch to the presentation.