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Old fashioned chocolate cream pie with piles of whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Stovetop Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie

Recipe by: Erin Gierhart
This easy, homemade Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie recipe delivers velvety smooth, cocoa-rich filling inside a flaky pie crust for a nostalgic treat.
5 from 14 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (32 grams) cornstarch
  • ½ cup (43 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups (475 ml) whole milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 5 tablespoons (71 g) butter
  • ¼ teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) salt
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 pie shell fully baked

Instructions
 

  • Whisk the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and cornstarch in a medium saucepan.
    1 cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup cornstarch, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Separate the eggs and save the whites for another use. Whisk the egg yolks and milk in a large mixing cup, then pour into the saucepan along with the butter.
    2 cups whole milk, 3 egg yolks, 5 tablespoons butter
  • Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until the mixture is thick like pudding.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the salt and vanilla extract. If the mixture is lumpy then use an electric mixer to beat out the lumps.
    ¼ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pour the chocolate pudding into a fully cooked pie shell and transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 3 hours.
    1 pie shell
  • Top with whipped cream or meringue, if desired.

Notes

For Whipped Cream:
  1. Place 1 cup of heavy cream, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. 
  2. Beat on medium-high speed until the cream forms stiff peaks.
  3. Spread the cream onto the pie just before serving.
For Meringue:
  1. Place the 3 egg whites into a clean large bowl. Using the whisk attachment of your electric mixer, beat the egg whites on medium-high speed until they are glossy.
  2. Add the ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar then turn the mixer to medium speed.
  3. Slowly add the 3 tablespoons of sugar while beating the egg whites. Once all of the sugar has been added, increase to medium-high speed and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  4. Spread the meringue on top of the chocolate pie. Use a spoon to create divots and peaks, then place the pie 4-5 inches under the broiler.
  5. Broil on HIGH for several minutes, until the meringue turns golden brown.
This pie can be made in advance. Store leftovers in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap, for up to 5 days total.
 

Equipment

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 345 kcal

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2mg

The nutritional facts provided are only estimates. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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