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Easy Chocolate Pie Recipe

4.7 from 79 reviews

This Easy Chocolate Pie is a rich and creamy dessert featuring a smooth chocolate custard baked in a flaky pie crust. Perfectly balanced with a deep cocoa flavor and a luscious texture, it’s a simple yet indulgent treat that can be topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for an elegant finish.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 1 & 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 & 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 5 ounces evaporated milk

Pie Crust

  • 1 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)

For Serving (optional)

  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate shavings

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the pie.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder until well combined.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Vigorously whisk in the eggs, melted unsalted butter, and evaporated milk into the dry ingredients until the mixture is completely combined and smooth. The batter will be thin, which is expected.
  4. Fill crust and bake: Pour the chocolate batter into the prepared 9-inch pie crust. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 50-55 minutes, or until the filling sets and a thin crust forms on top. The center may still be slightly jiggly, but it will firm up as it cools.
  5. Cool the pie: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely to room temperature, permitting the filling to fully set.
  6. Serve: Slice the pie and serve with optional toppings such as whipped cream and chocolate shavings for extra flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • Use evaporated milk for a creamy texture and rich flavor in the filling.
  • You can use a homemade pie crust or store-bought to save time.
  • The pie may appear slightly jiggly in the center when done baking; this is normal and it will set as it cools.
  • Optional toppings like whipped cream and chocolate shavings add extra decadence but are not necessary.

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