Description
Savor the rich, velvety experience of Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie, a classic dessert that combines a flaky crust with a creamy chocolate filling. This delightful pie is perfect for celebrations or simply satisfying your sweet tooth on any day of the week. Each slice offers a nostalgic taste of warmth and comfort that brings family and friends together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). If using homemade dough, roll it out and fit it into your pie pan. Bake until golden brown.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine sugar, cocoa powder, and milk. Stir until smooth and heated through but not boiling.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Whisk in beaten eggs one at a time along with melted butter and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the mixture into the pre-baked crust and bake for 25-30 minutes or until set in the center but still slightly wobbly.
- Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Serve chilled with whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg