Description
Chocolate cream pie delivers pure comfort right to your dessert plate. Creamy chocolate filling nestled in a flaky crust makes this classic treat perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Garnish:
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Mix ½ cup granulated sugar, ⅓ cup cocoa powder, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan until your dry ingredients are completely blended and lump-free.
- Pour 1 cup milk and 1 cup heavy cream into the saucepan, whisking constantly at medium heat until the mixture starts to warm and combine smoothly.
- Keep stirring your mixture at 180°F for 3-4 minutes, ensuring you scrape the bottom of the pan to prevent scorching and achieve a thick, glossy consistency.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, blending thoroughly for even flavor distribution.
- Carefully transfer the warm chocolate filling into your prepared pie crust, using a spatula to spread it evenly across the surface.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator at 40°F for exactly 4 hours, allowing the filling to set completely and develop a rich, creamy texture.
- Sprinkle chocolate shavings across the top of your pie just before serving to add a delightful decorative touch and extra chocolate crunch.
Notes
- Whisking the dry ingredients first helps prevent lumps in the chocolate filling.
- For a silky smooth texture, strain the hot filling through a fine-mesh sieve before pouring into the crust.
- Dairy-free alternative: Swap milk and cream with coconut milk or almond milk for a plant-based version.
- Chill the pie thoroughly to ensure the filling sets completely and slices cleanly when served.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 268 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg