Chocolate Pudding Pie – Lite Version

Chocolate pudding pie is a classic American dessert that dates back to the early 1900s. It became popular during the Great Depression when ingredients like chocolate and cookies were affordable and readily available.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 150 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Chocolate Pudding Pie – Lite Version

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Chocolate cookies
• 4 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 2 cup Skim milk
• 4 tablespoon Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 3 large Egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 2 tablespoon Chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Crush the chocolate cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a pie dish.
3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool.
4. In a saucepan, heat the skim milk over medium heat until steaming.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the hot milk.
6. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
7. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually whisk in a small amount of the hot cocoa mixture.
8. Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
9. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
10. Pour the pudding into the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
11. Before serving, top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 20g

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.