Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of this Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pudding Pie. A luscious homemade chocolate pudding fills a flaky pie crust, topped with airy whipped cream and chocolate shavings for the perfect finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Chocolate Pudding Filling:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 3/4 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings:
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
- Chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan: Whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Cook pudding mixture: Place saucepan over medium heat, stir constantly until thickened and bubbling (6–8 minutes).
- Temper egg yolks: Whisk yolks in a separate bowl. Slowly pour hot pudding into yolks while whisking. Return mixture to saucepan and cook until thick (2–3 minutes).
- Add chocolate and butter: Remove from heat, stir in chocolate, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Pour into pie crust.
- Chill and serve: Cool slightly, cover with plastic wrap, refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, use dark chocolate or add espresso.
- Variation: Try with a graham cracker or Oreo crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
