Here’s a classic Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie recipe — rich, creamy, and perfect for chocolate lovers. This is the kind of pie Grandma would make from scratch with love.
🥧 Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie Recipe
📋 Ingredients:
For the filling:
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar
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3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ teaspoon salt
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3 large egg yolks
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2 cups whole milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons butter
For the crust:
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1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Optional (but traditional):
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Meringue topping (made from the leftover egg whites) or whipped cream
🥣 Instructions:
1. Prepare the Pie Crust:
If you’re using a store-bought or homemade crust, blind-bake it according to directions and let it cool.
2. Make the Filling:
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In a medium saucepan (off heat), whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
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Add egg yolks and milk. Whisk until smooth.
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Place the saucepan over medium heat. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens — about 7–10 minutes. It should be thick like pudding.
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Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Assemble the Pie:
Pour the hot chocolate filling into the pre-baked pie crust. Smooth the top.
4. Topping (Optional):
For Meringue:
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Beat the 3 reserved egg whites with ¼ tsp cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
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Gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
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Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing to the edges.
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
Or:
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Chill the pie completely and top with whipped cream before serving.
❄️ Chill Time:
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Let the pie cool at room temperature.
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Then chill in the refrigerator for at least 3–4 hours (or overnight) until set.
🍽️ Serving:
Slice and serve cold (with or without topping). Classic with coffee or milk!