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A slice of Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie served with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

How to Serve Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie

Discover the best ways to enjoy your dessert with our guide on How to Serve Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie! 🍫🥧 Indulge in rich flavors today!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the pie.
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Provides chocolate flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Thickens the filling.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 3/4 cups Milk Whole milk works best.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Adds richness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances chocolate flavor.
  • 1 pre-baked pie crust Pie Crust Flaky base for the filling.

Method
 

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients
  1. Collect all your ingredients: 1 cup of sugar, 1/3 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup of cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 2 3/4 cups of milk, 2 tablespoons of butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pre-baked pie crust.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
Step 3: Add the Milk
  1. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Keep stirring until the mixture is smooth.
Step 4: Cook the Mixture
  1. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble. This should take about 10 minutes.
Step 5: Add Butter and Vanilla
  1. Once thickened, remove from heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until fully melted and combined.
Step 6: Pour into the Pie Crust
  1. Carefully pour the chocolate filling into your pre-baked pie crust, spreading it evenly.
Step 7: Chill the Pie
  1. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until set. Patience is key here!
Step 8: Serve and Enjoy
  1. Slice the pie, serve with whipped cream or chocolate shavings, and enjoy every delicious bite!

Notes

Essential nutrition facts per serving:
Nutrient Amount
Calories 350
Fat 20g
Protein 5g
Carbs 40g