This rich and creamy Cocoa Cream Pie is an old family recipe my grandmother used to make me when I was really young. Let your nostalgia run wild with this simple and delicious chocolate pie that will most likely bring back memories of your grandma’s baking.
Homemade pies are kinda my favorite thing ever! My mom and grandma taught me how to make homemade pie crust. This Chocolate Cream Pie is PERFECT in so many ways!
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Chill Time
1 hour
Total Time
1 hour 25 minutes
Ingredients
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½ c. cocoa
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1/2 cup Flour or 1/4 c. cornstarch
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3 egg yolks
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1 c. sugar
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¼ tsp. salt
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2 c. milk
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1 tsp. vanilla
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1 tbsp butter
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1 Pre-baked pie crust
Instructions
- Mix cocoa powder, flour or cornstarch, sugar, and salt, then add milk gradually, add in the beaten egg yolks while stirring in a pot over medium to medium-high heat on your stovetop.
- Cook until thick, whisking it until smooth. Don't stop stirring or leave the pot until it's nice and thick, like pudding. Pull off the heat as soon as it starts to thicken, or it will get to thick.
- Cream Pies take some time to thicken, so stir for (5-10 minutes or until thickened). Using a heavy bottom pan really helps. Just keep it up until it thickens, add vanilla in after you take the pan off the heat and 1 Tbs of butter. Pour into a pre-baked pie shell. Put in the fridge to chill, and add whipped cream if you like. Or use the leftover egg whites for a meringue topping!
Notes
- Some people asked if you need to bake or freeze it… No, is the answer. It is an old-fashioned pudding. It thickens as you cook it. Cornstarch is a perfect gluten-free option.
- *If making a deep dish pie you may want to double the recipe to fill it to the top. But, use your own discretion and experiment!
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