How to Make Grandma Emma's Fudgy Chocolate Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a homemade dessert passed down through generations. Grandma Emma's Fudgy Chocolate Pie is a beloved family recipe that has been enjoyed at countless gatherings and celebrations over the years. This decadent and rich pie has been a staple in our family for as long as I can remember, and I'm thrilled to share it with you.

Grandma Emma was known for her incredible cooking and baking skills, and this Fudgy Chocolate Pie was always a highlight of her dessert spre...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (such as Hershey's®)
  • 5 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 (10 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 10-inch pie

  • Cream sugar and yolks together in a large saucepan. Add milk, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt; whisk until no lumps remain. Add half-and-half and heat over medium heat, whisking constantly until filling is thickened, about 20 minutes.
  • Turn off heat when filling starts to bubble; continue to stir for 1 minute. Remove thickened filling from the warm burner. Add butter and vanilla extract, stirring well until melted and well incorporated. Let filling sit to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir filling well and pour into graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Chill, uncovered, in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
  • Nutrition

    476 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 157mg
    • Sodium: 382mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 70g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 52g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 127mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 248mg