Old Fashioned Chocolate Cream Pie
Transport yourself to a realm of timeless indulgence, with our Old Fashioned Chocolate Cream Pie. This treasured dessert, eliciting remembrances of days lures you to relish the combination of smooth cocoa and a light prebaked crust. A lovely blend of flavors and sentimental longing this pie captures the essence of comfort and culinary roots.
12 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 prebaked pie shell 8 or 9 inch
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan set over medium-high heat whisk together ½ cup of cornstarch, ½ cup of cocoa powder, 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar and a pinch of salt.
- Combine the 3 egg yolks, with the mixture and whisk until it becomes smooth and well blended.
- While continuously stirring gradually pour in 2 cups of milk. Keep the heat gentle as you blend all the ingredients together.
- As the mixture starts to thicken up add in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to enhance its flavors.
- Stir patiently and consistently for about 10 to 15 minutes until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency.
- Once it's thick enough to coat the back of a spoon remove it from heat.
- Pour this velvety mixture into a pie shell measuring either 8 or 9 inches. Make sure to distribute it for deliciousness.
- Refrigerate your pie for several hours so that it can set and chill perfectly.
- To add a touch of delightfulness top your creation, with whipped cream or meringue before serving.
- Savor every bite of your Old Fashioned Chocolate Cream Pie while enjoying how its flavors perfectly capture the essence of traditions.
Notes
To make a gluten-free version of this classic Chocolate Cream Pie be sure to choose a prebaked pie crust that is unquestionably labeled as gluten-free. Also make sure the cornstarch you use is approved gluten-free. With these change you can make a gluten-free delight. That will please everyone's taste buds without sacrificing flavor or texture.