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Chocolate Cream Pie

A creamy, chocolate pie that is smooth, rich, and easy to make, perfect for any dessert lover.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweets
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pie Ingredients
  • 1 pre-baked pie crust 1 pre-baked pie crust Use a pre-baked crust so the filling sets well.
  • 1 cup 1 cup heavy cream Heavy cream gives a creamier texture.
  • 1 cup 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon salt Adjust if needed for taste.
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ounces 2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped Chop small for quick melting.
  • Whipped cream for topping Add whipped cream on top before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream until smooth.
  2. Heat the mixture over medium heat. Stir often. When it thickens and starts to boil, keep stirring for about 1 minute.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in the chopped dark chocolate and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Pour the hot chocolate filling into the pre-baked pie crust. Smooth the top.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap touching the filling to prevent a skin. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
  6. Add whipped cream on top before serving.

Notes

Cover the pie with plastic wrap and keep it in the refrigerator. It stays good for 3 to 4 days. Do not freeze the pie with whipped cream on top. If you must freeze, freeze the filling-only pie for up to 1 month, then thaw in the fridge and add fresh whipped cream before serving.