Classic Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe

This Classic Chocolate Cream Pie is perfect for the holiday season. It's simple to prepare with a deliciously sweet chocolate pudding filling. Everyone loves this yummy pie!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Chill Time 2

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 260kcal

Equipment

Stove

Ingredients

1 Picky Palate All Butter Pie Crust Recipe
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3 egg yolks beaten
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder I used Hershey's
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh Whipped Cream
Chocolate Shavings

Instructions

Prepare Picky Palate pie crust recipe as directed in recipe. Let cool completely.
Place sugar and egg yolks in a medium mixing bowl, stir until sugar is well coated with yolks. Add cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Stir to combine.
Add milk to a large saucepan over medium heat, stir in sugar/egg yolk mixture.
Cook and stir over medium heat, stirring constantly, until boiling. Once mixture starts to boil and thicken, remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla. Cool for 15 minutes, then pour mixture into cooked, cooled pie crust. Chill for 2 hours before serving. Top with whipped cream and chocolate savings before serving.

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