Chocolate Pie with Rich Chocolate Custard Recipe
A rich and creamy chocolate pie made with a smooth homemade chocolate pudding filling set in a baked pie crust. This decadent dessert combines the intense flavor of bittersweet chocolate with a silky custard base, perfect for serving chilled with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 23 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 6 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter
Pie Base and Topping
- 1 pie crust, baked and cooled (or Oreo or graham cracker crust)
- Whipped cream, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the custard base: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually pour in the whole milk and add the egg yolks, whisking continuously to combine all ingredients smoothly.
- Cook the pudding: Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens and just begins to boil, about 6 to 8 minutes. Watch carefully as the pudding should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon before removing from heat immediately.
- Add chocolate and flavorings: Remove the custard from heat and stir in the finely chopped bittersweet chocolate, vanilla extract, and butter. Mix thoroughly until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Fill the pie crust: Pour the warm chocolate pudding into the baked and cooled pie crust. If any filling remains, spoon it into small serving dishes.
- Chill the pie: Place the pie in the refrigerator uncovered and chill for at least 4 hours until the pudding is fully set and firm.
- Serve: Slice the chilled pie and serve with a generous topping of whipped cream for a luscious finish.
Notes
- Use a fine whisk to ensure the custard base is lump-free and smooth.
- Stir constantly during cooking to prevent the mixture from scorching or forming lumps.
- If using a graham cracker or Oreo crust, no baking is needed prior to filling.
- The pudding can be made a day ahead and refrigerated for convenience.
- For a richer pie, use high-quality bittersweet chocolate with at least 60% cacao.
- To avoid a skin forming on the pudding while chilling, cover the surface with plastic wrap directly on top before refrigerating if preferred.
Keywords: Chocolate Pie, Chocolate Pudding Pie, Homemade Chocolate Pie, No-bake Chocolate Pie, Easy Dessert, Creamy Chocolate Pie
