Grandma’s Homemade Chocolate Pie is a classic dessert that’s rich, creamy, and oh-so-decadent. It’s the perfect indulgence for chocolate lovers, with a flaky crust and a luscious chocolate filling that’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust, baked and cooled
Preparation:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
- Reduce heat to low and cook, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and whisk in egg yolks, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add chopped chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
- Pour mixture into baked and cooled pie crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
Nutrition Facts:
- Servings: 8
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 112mg
- Sodium: 195mg
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 47g
- Protein: 6g
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Roll out pie crust and place in a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake pie crust for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
- Reduce heat to low and cook, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and whisk in egg yolks, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add chopped chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
- Pour mixture into baked and cooled pie crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Serve and enjoy!
