Chocolate Pie Recipe

If happiness had a flavor, it would taste like chocolate pie. This dessert is the reason diets were invented, and immediately broken. Smooth, rich, and ridiculously satisfying, this pie makes every day feel like a celebration. If you can stir and pour, you can make this. And yes, licking the spoon is mandatory.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This chocolate pie is creamy, silky, and easy to make. The crust is crisp, the filling is rich, and the whipped cream topping seals the deal. It’s perfect for birthdays, holidays, or random Tuesdays when life just needs more chocolate.

Prep Details:

• Prep time 15 minutes
• Cook time 25 minutes
• Chill time 2 hours
• Total time 2 hours 40 minutes

Servings

Makes 8 slices

Nutrition Info (per slice)

• Calories 360
• Fat 17g
• Carbohydrates 48g
• Protein 6g
• Sugar 34g

Ingredients

• 1 ready-made pie crust (9-inch)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups whole milk
• 4 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Whipped cream for topping
• Chocolate shavings for garnish (optional but strongly encouraged)

Tools You’ll Need

• Saucepan
• Whisk
• Mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Wooden spoon
• 9-inch pie dish
• Plastic wrap

How to Make Chocolate Pie

1. Bake the crust
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the pie crust according to package directions. Let it cool completely before filling.
2. Make the filling
   In a saucepan, mix sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk in milk slowly until smooth. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
3. Add the eggs
   In a bowl, whisk egg yolks. Slowly pour in about 1 cup of the hot mixture, whisking quickly. Then pour it back into the saucepan. Cook for another 2 minutes until thick and glossy.
4. Add butter and vanilla
   Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla until smooth. Try not to eat it all at this point.
5. Chill the pie
   Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Cover with plastic wrap (press it lightly on the surface to prevent skin). Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
6. Serve and enjoy
   Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Slice, serve, and accept compliments gracefully.

Tips for Best Results

• Use whole milk for a creamy texture.
• Chill the pie fully before slicing.
• If you want extra shine, brush the crust with a beaten egg before baking.

Closing Sweet Thought

Chocolate pie proves that happiness can fit in a pie dish. It’s smooth, rich, and guaranteed to disappear faster than you expect. Whether you serve it for a holiday, a dinner party, or just because, it’s the kind of dessert that makes people smile before the first bite. 😋

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Chocolate Pie

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Additional Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes

This chocolate pie is pure chocolate bliss—velvety, creamy, and melt-in-your-mouth smooth. The rich filling sinks into a flaky, buttery crust, creating a perfect mix of crunch and silk. Each bite is decadent, dreamy, and impossible to resist.

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Ingredients

• 1 ready-made pie crust (9-inch)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups whole milk
• 4 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Whipped cream for topping
• Chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the pie crust and let it cool.
   
2. In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly add milk and cook until thick.
   
3. Whisk egg yolks in a bowl. Add 1 cup of hot mixture to the yolks, then pour back into the pan. Cook 2 minutes more.
   
4. Stir in butter and vanilla until smooth.
   
5. Pour into crust, cover with plastic wrap, and chill 2 hours.
   
6. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.
   

Notes

• Use whole milk for a smooth, rich filling.
  
• Let the pie chill completely before slicing.
  
• Brush the crust with a beaten egg before baking for a golden shine.
  
• Stir constantly while cooking to keep the filling silky.
  
• Add a pinch of espresso powder to boost the chocolate flavor.
  

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 360Total Fat: 17gCarbohydrates: 48gSugar: 34gProtein: 6g