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chocolate cream pie, by cass

(7 ratings)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

There is nothing like a nice creamy slice of chocolate cream pie. Especially if the pudding is homemade. My Gram taught me how to make this pie years ago..her trick was the condensed milk..gives it a bit richer flavor..Yum!! You can serve this with meringue or cool whip..I made the meringue, but actually prefer it with whipped cream and chocolate curls..all I had was semi sweet bakers chocolate, so improvised, and grated finely to sprinkle on the meringue.. Hope you enjoy this pie as much as my family does..

(7 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chocolate cream pie, by cass

  • 1 c
    milk
  • 1 c
    condensed milk
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    corn starch
  • 1 Tbsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 4 Tbsp
    unsweetened cocoa ( i used hershey's)
  • 3
    egg yolks - save the whites if making meringue
  • 1 - 9
    inch baked pie crust
  • chocolate shavings, for garnish, optional
  • MERINGUE
  • 3
    egg whites
  • 6 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • 1/4 tsp
    cream of tartar

How To Make chocolate cream pie, by cass

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degree Assemble ingredients.
  • 2
    Prick your pie crust on the bottom and sides with a fork before baking.
  • 3
    In a medium saucepan; combine the sugar, cocoa,salt and corn starch.
  • 4
    Add one cup of condensed milk and 1 cup of whole milk, or 2 %, that's what I use. Using a whisk blend the mixture together and stir constantly over medium high heat. When the mixture is heated through add the 3 egg yolks, after tempering with a little of the hot mixture, so as not to have scrambled eggs. Stir continuously ; until thickened and bubbly.
  • 5
    Remove from heat and add the butter, and vanilla, mix well.
  • 6
    Cover your pudding with plastic wrap to prevent a film on top of the pudding; set aside. If you are just using whipped cream, fill the pie shell, add the whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired. Refrigerate to cool at least 2 hours.
  • 7
    For meringue: In a large bowl, beat egg whites, cornstarch and cream of tartar on high speed with an electric mixer. Mix until soft peaks form. Add sugar one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition. Spread meringue on the pie. Broil to lightly brown the top. Do not walk away at this stage. It only takes a minute. Or you can bake in oven till desired browness occurs.
  • 8
    Enjoy!!

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