Description
A classic dessert that evokes nostalgic memories with its creamy filling and rich chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your pie crust according to package directions and set it aside to cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and sugar until well combined.
- Add the egg yolks to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Slowly pour in the milk a little at a time while stirring gently to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the filling thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the filling into the baked pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
For a flakier crust, consider fully pre-baking the crust before adding the filling. Customize flavors with a pinch of sea salt or top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chocolate pie, dessert, old fashioned, classic, baking