Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie: A Slice of Nostalgic Bliss

This Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie features rich chocolate filling and a flaky crust, evoking nostalgia with every slice.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 1 30

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Filling

0.5 cups flour all-purpose flour for best results
0.33 cups cocoa powder unsweetened cocoa recommended
0.75 cups sugar substitute with sugar alternative if desired
3 large egg yolks save egg whites for meringue if desired
2.75 cups milk whole milk preferred
1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure vanilla extract recommended

For Optional Topping

1 cups meringue made from egg whites
1 cups whipped cream for topping
chocolate shavings/nuts for presentation

Equipment

Medium bowl
whisk
Medium saucepan
spatula
pie pan
plastic wrap

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your pie crust.
Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and sugar in a medium bowl.
Incorporate egg yolks into the dry mixture and blend until smooth.
Gradually stir in the whole milk and mix until silky and smooth.
Transfer mixture to a saucepan and stir constantly over medium heat until thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Pour filling into cooled pie crust and smooth the top.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
Slice and serve chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream or chocolate shavings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This pie is best served chilled and can be customized with various toppings.

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