A rich and creamy chocolate pie perfect for dessert lovers. This pie features a smooth chocolate filling and can be topped with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 1 baked pie shell
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 cups milk
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in milk.
Step 2
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir for 1 minute.
Step 3
Gradually stir at least half of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks, then blend back into hot mixture in saucepan. Boil and stir for 1 minute; remove from heat.
Step 4
Stir in butter, vanilla extract, and melted chocolate. Mix well.
Step 5
Pour the filling into the baked pie shell.
Step 6
Cool the pie to room temperature, then refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
Step 7
Optional: Top with whipped cream before serving.