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Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie

Rich, creamy, and nostalgic Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie 🍫🥧 — smooth chocolate custard in a flaky pie crust, perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Classic
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust
  • 1 pie crust store-bought or homemade
Chocolate Filling
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping (Optional)
  • 1/2 cup whipped cream
  • 1 tbsp chocolate shavings

Equipment

  • Pie pan
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Blind-bake the pie crust until lightly golden, about 10–12 minutes. Let cool.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  3. Gradually add milk while whisking, then cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  4. Temper eggs by adding a small amount of hot chocolate mixture into beaten eggs, whisking constantly, then stir the egg mixture back into the saucepan.
  5. Stir in butter and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
  6. Pour chocolate filling into the cooled pie crust. Smooth the top and cover with plastic wrap directly on surface. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Optional: Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

For an extra depth of flavor, add a pinch of espresso powder to the chocolate filling. This pie can be made a day ahead for convenience.