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Minny's Chocolate Pie
"The Help's ending hinges on a secret involving Minny's famous chocolate pie. Newspaper columnist Lee Ann Flemming, one of the best bakers in Greenwood, made 53 chocolate pies during filming, including 12 vegan and gluten-free versions she prepared in just one day for actress Bryce Dallas Howard. Her fudgy version here is neither vegan nor gluten-free: It's as classic as it gets. You can make your own crust, but Flemming uses packaged...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 packaged pie dough crust, such as Pillsbury
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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2 large eggs, beaten
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3/4 cup evaporated milk
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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Whipped cream, for serving
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