Ingredients
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- 1 pie crust pre-baked
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Add the milk gradually, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks, then gradually whisk in some of the hot chocolate mixture to temper the eggs.
- Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust and let it cool to room temperature.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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