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A rich, smooth, old-fashioned chocolate pie with a silky custard filling and golden crust — just like Grandma used to make.

Grandma’s Unbelievably Creamy Chocolate Pie

A rich, smooth, old-fashioned chocolate pie with a silky custard filling and golden crust — just like Grandma used to make.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 2½ cups whole milk
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place crust on baking sheet.
  2. Whisk sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt in saucepan.
  3. Whisk in milk until smooth.
  4. Temper egg yolks with warm mixture, then return to pan.
  5. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick.
  6. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla.
  7. Pour filling into unbaked crust.
  8. Bake 40–45 minutes until set.
  9. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Filling thickens fully as it cools — don’t skip resting time
For meringue topping, reserve egg whites
Cover surface while cooling to prevent skin
Best flavor after chilling at least 2 hours