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Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cream Pie

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This Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cream Pie is made from scratch with a silky smooth chocolate custard, nestled in a flaky pie crust and topped with whipped cream. It’s the ultimate nostalgic dessert—simple, creamy, and deeply chocolatey.

Ingredients

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For the Pie Crust (or use store-bought):

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

  • 3–4 tbsp ice water

For the Chocolate Filling:

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1/4 cup cornstarch

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 3 cups whole milk

  • 4 large egg yolks

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

For the Whipped Cream Topping:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar

  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Make the crust:

    • In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

    • Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough holds together.

    • Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.

    • Roll out dough and place in a 9-inch pie dish. Trim and crimp edges.

    • Line with parchment and fill with pie weights or beans.

    • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, then remove weights and bake 10 more minutes or until golden. Cool completely.

  2. Make the filling:

    • In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.

    • Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.

    • Place over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and bubbles (about 8–10 minutes).

    • In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks. Slowly whisk in a bit of the hot mixture, then return yolks to the pan. Cook 2 more minutes.

    • Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, chopped chocolate, and butter until smooth.

    • Pour into cooled crust. Press plastic wrap directly on the surface and chill for at least 4 hours or until set.

  3. Make the whipped cream:

    • Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.

    • Spread or pipe over chilled pie before serving.

 

Notes

  • For extra richness, use half-and-half in place of some of the milk.

  • Add chocolate shavings or cocoa dusting on top for a pretty finish.

  • The pie can be made a day ahead and kept in the fridge.

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/old-fashioned-chocolate-cream-pie/