Grandma’s Chocolate Pie

Ingredients

🥧 Pie Filling

• 1 baked pie crust (9-inch)
• 1 cup sugar
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• ¼ tsp salt
• 3 cups whole milk 🥛
• 3 egg yolks 🥚
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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☁️ Topping (Choose One)

Option 1: Whipped Cream

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla

Option 2: Meringue

• 3 egg whites
• ¼ tsp cream of tartar
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Chocolate Filling

1. In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt.
2. Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick.

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2. Temper the Eggs

1. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks.
2. Slowly add a bit of hot mixture into yolks (to warm them).
3. Pour back into saucepan and cook 2–3 more minutes until thick and creamy.

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3. Finish the Filling

• Remove from heat.
• Stir in butter and vanilla.
• Pour into baked pie crust.

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4. Add Topping

👉 Whipped Cream

• Beat cream, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
• Spread over cooled pie.

👉 OR Meringue

1. Beat egg whites + cream of tartar until soft peaks.
2. Gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
3. Spread over hot pie and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10–15 minutes until golden.

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5. Chill

• Let pie cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing.

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✨ Tips

• Stir constantly to avoid lumps
• Use good-quality cocoa for deep flavor 🍫
• Chill overnight for best texture