chocolate cream pie
This easy chocolate cream pie features a silky, rich chocolate filling topped with fluffy whipped cream, all nestled in a buttery pie crust. It's the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover!
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- 1 pre-made or homemade pie crust baked and cooled
- For the Chocolate Filling:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- For the Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust
- If using a homemade or store-bought pie crust, bake it according to the instructions and allow it to cool completely.
- Make the Chocolate Filling
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble.
- In a separate bowl, lightly whisk the egg yolks. Slowly pour about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- Pour the tempered yolks back into the saucepan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble the Pie
- Pour the chocolate filling into the prepared pie crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cover the pie with plastic wrap, ensuring it touches the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
- Prepare the Whipped Cream
- In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Decorate the Pie
- Remove the pie from the refrigerator and spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chocolate filling.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or curls if desired.