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

There’s nothing quite like the taste of a homemade chocolate pie, and my grandma’s recipe is one of the best. Every time she made it, the whole house would fill with the rich aroma of chocolate, and we couldn’t wait to dig into a slice. Now, I’m sharing her special recipe with you, so you can experience the same deliciousness that I grew up with.

My grandma’s chocolate pie is a classic, old-fashioned dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a special holiday...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 4 ounces German sweet chocolate, melted, divided
  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted, divided
  • 1 (8 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
  • ½ cup sour cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 8-inch pie

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix cream cheese and sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer. Mix in eggs. Add 1/2 the German chocolate and 1/2 the semisweet chocolate; beat until thick and smooth. Pour into the prepared pie crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
  • Mix remaining German chocolate and semisweet chocolate with sour cream in a bowl. Spread over chilled pie. Return to the refrigerator until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    545 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 129mg
    • Sodium: 320mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 35g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 78mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 170mg