Description
Chocolate cream pie brings nostalgic comfort from grandma’s kitchen, delivering rich, silky indulgence in each heavenly slice. Sweet memories and creamy chocolate embrace you with pure, classic dessert perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 9-inch pie crust (graham cracker or traditional)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Thickening Agents:
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 tsp salt
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
- 2 oz dark chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust by pressing it evenly into a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring a smooth, uniform base. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, whisk together milk, cream, cocoa powder, and sugar until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Separately, create a silky thickening mixture by whisking egg yolks, cornstarch, and salt until pale and well-integrated.
- Gradually temper the egg mixture by slowly streaming the warm chocolate liquid, constantly stirring to prevent egg scrambling.
- Return the combined mixture to medium heat, stirring continuously for 6-8 minutes until the filling thickens to a pudding-like consistency and begins to bubble.
- Remove from heat and immediately incorporate vanilla extract and butter, stirring until completely melted and integrated.
- Pour the rich chocolate custard through a fine-mesh strainer directly into the prepared pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent skin formation and refrigerate for minimum 4 hours or overnight until completely set.
- Before serving, generously top with freshly whipped cream and elegantly sprinkle dark chocolate shavings across the surface.
- Slice and serve chilled, revealing the luscious, velvety chocolate cream beneath the delicate whipped cream layer.
Notes
- Prevent pie crust shrinkage by chilling the crust before baking and using pie weights during initial blind baking.
- Avoid lumpy filling by whisking cocoa powder and sugar thoroughly and using a fine-mesh strainer when pouring custard.
- Control custard texture by maintaining medium heat and stirring constantly to prevent scorching or curdling.
- Create dairy-free version by substituting coconut milk for cream and using plant-based butter for a rich, creamy alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg