Description
A rich and creamy cocoa pie made from a classic family recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-baked pie crust
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 3/4 cups whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks.
- Slowly whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into the egg yolks to temper them.
- Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for better flavor.
- Top with fresh whipped cream before serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: granny's cocoa cream pie, chocolate pie, dessert recipe