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Chocolate Pie

Chocolate Pie. Easy, homemade chocolate pudding is the perfect pie filling! Smooth and creamy chocolate layered with sweet, vanilla whipped cream is the perfect dessert. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chilling Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate pie, chocolate pudding pie, german chocolate pie recipe, thanksgiving pies
Servings: 8 Slices
Author: Serene Herrera

Ingredients

Pie

  • 1 prepared pie crust homemade or storebought
  • ⅓ cup cornstarch
  • 1 ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 ½ cups whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 6 ounces chopped dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extraxt

Topping

  • whipped cream
  • chopped dark chocolate

Instructions

Blind Bake the Pie Crust

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lay 1 prepared pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish. Trim excess and crimp edges. Line with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or beans.
  • Bake the pie crust for 20 minutes, carefully remove the parchment paper and the weights. Continue baking the crust for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature.

Chocolate Pudding Pie Filling

  • In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk together ⅓ cup cornstarch, 1 ¼ cup sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  • Add 4 large egg yolks, 2 ½ cups whole milk, and ½ cup heavy cream. Whisk to combine.
  • Heat over medium heat while whisking constantly until the mixture starts to bubble around the edges and the mixture thickens. Cook while stirring until thick with a pudding consistency.
  • Remove pudding from the heat and stir in 6 ounces chopped dark chocolate, 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extraxt. Stir until combined and when the chocolate and butter have melted. The mixture should be smooth!
  • Pour pie filling into the prepared pie crust. Smooth the top, then place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 6 hours.
  • After chilling, serve the pie topped with whipped cream and extra chopped dark chocolate, if desired.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 569IU | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 3mg

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