Chocolate Cream Pie

Chocolate cream pie is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 1900s and has since become a popular dessert choice.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 160 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Chocolate Cream Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 40 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Chocolate
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 1.5 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup Sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 3 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2.5 cup Milk
• 4 large Egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• for garnish Chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish.
3. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool.
4. In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in milk and cook over medium heat until thickened.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually whisk in the hot milk mixture.
6. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens further. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
7. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
8. Before serving, top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings.
9. Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Cream Pie!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 25g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.