Old Fashioned Chocolate Cream Pie

The Old Fashioned Chocolate Cream Pie is a classic American dessert that dates back to the early 1900s. It became popular during the Great Depression when ingredients like eggs and butter were scarce, making it an affordable and indulgent treat.

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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Old Fashioned 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

• 1.5 cup Pie crust
• 1 cup Sugar
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 3 cup Milk
• 4 large Egg yolks
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 2 tablespoon Chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
3. In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually whisk in the hot milk mixture.
5. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
7. Pour the filling into the pie crust and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool for 2 hours.
9. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
10. Before serving, top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

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.