How to Make Chocolate Cream Pie I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chocolate cream pie is a classic dessert that never fails to satisfy a craving for something rich and sweet. This indulgent treat is perfect for any occasion and is always a hit with chocolate lovers. With its smooth, creamy filling and buttery, flaky crust, chocolate cream pie is a dessert that is sure to please anyone who takes a bite.

Making a chocolate cream pie from scratch may seem daunting, but with the right recipe and a little patience, it's a surprisingly simple dessert to p...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup white sugar, divided
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
  • 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour, milk, and chopped chocolate in a 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to bubble. Reduce heat; simmer and continue stirring for 2 minutes more.
  • Remove pan from heat. Whisk remaining 1/4 cup sugar into egg yolks.
  • Pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks in a slow stream, whisking constantly. Return filling mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat for an additional 90 seconds, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in butter and vanilla.
  • Pour filling into pie shell, and chill until set, about 4 hours. Top with whipped cream and a little grated chocolate before serving.
  • Nutrition

    322 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 89mg
    • Sodium: 172mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 91mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 179mg