Easy Chocolate Pie
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp cocoa powder
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 (9-inch) pie crust, baked
Cool Whip or whipped cream for topping
Instructions:
In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, cocoa powder, and flour.
Gradually whisk the dry ingredients into the hot milk. Cook for 2-3 minutes, whisking constantly, until thickened.
Temper the beaten egg yolks by slowly whisking in a few spoonfuls of the hot milk mixture. Then whisk the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan.
Continue cooking for 2 more minutes, whisking constantly, until the pudding thickens more.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the hot chocolate pudding into the pre-baked pie crust and smooth the top.
Allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Top with dollops or swirls of Cool Whip or sweetened whipped cream before slicing.
Notes:
For a richer pie, use half-and-half or cream instead of milk.
Add a teaspoon of instant coffee powder or espresso for mocha flavor.
Garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder if desired.
This easy chocolate pudding pie has a decadent, creamy filling with an intense chocolate flavor – all made on the stovetop! Customize with fun toppings.