Classic Chocolate Cream Pie
Classic Chocolate Cream Pie is a silky chocolate custard in a crisp pre-baked crust, topped with fresh whipped cream for an easy, budget-friendly dessert.
Ingredients
For the Pie
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks beaten
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream
- 1½ cups cold heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa for garnish
Instructions
- Blind-bake or fully bake the 9-inch crust and let it cool completely.
- Whisk sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt together in a saucepan.
- Slowly add milk and cook 7–9 minutes until thick with gentle bubbles.
- Temper the egg yolks, return them to the pot, and cook 2–3 minutes until silky.
- Stir in butter and vanilla off heat until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the custard into the crust, cover the surface, and chill at least 4 hours.
- Whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla, then spread over the pie.