thursday's sin

3 Pinches
Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on May 20, 2025

This comes from my maternal grandmother. I'm not sure why it is called Thursday's Sin... I think I was afraid to ask when I was little.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (squares)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 9 inch pastry shell, unbaked
  • whipped cream, optional

How To Make thursday's sin

  • Step 1
    Combine the butter and chocolate in the top of a double boiler; bring the water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cook until the chocolate and butter melt, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Combine eggs, sugar, milk, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the melted chocolate mixture, and beat well.
  • Step 3
    Pour the chocolate mixture into the pastry shell. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes or until set. Let cool completely. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

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Category: Pies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Sugar

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