Here’s a classic and easy Chocolate Pie recipe—rich, creamy, and perfect for any occasion:
🥧 Classic Chocolate Pie Recipe
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 4+ hours or overnight
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed digestive biscuits)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 ¾ cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For topping (optional):
- Whipped cream or chocolate shavings
Instructions:
- Make the crust:
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, mix the crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press mixture into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Make the filling:
- In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt.
- Slowly whisk in milk and egg yolks until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens (about 8–10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
- Assemble:
- Pour hot filling into the cooled crust.
- Cover the surface with plastic wrap (touching the filling to avoid a skin forming).
- Chill in fridge for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
- Serve:
- Top with whipped cream or chocolate shavings before serving.
