Southern Sweet Chocolate Pie

Southern Sweet Chocolate Pie is a classic dessert in the Southern United States, known for its rich and indulgent chocolate flavor.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 170 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Southern Sweet Chocolate Pie

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3200

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
• 2.5 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 saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
4. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, beat egg yolks. Gradually whisk in about 1 cup of the hot mixture.
5. Return egg mixture to saucepan and bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract until well combined.
7. Pour filling into the pie crust and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
8. Remove from oven and let cool for 2 hours.
9. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

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.