🍫 Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie
Old-fashioned chocolate pie is a classic homemade dessert featuring a rich, creamy chocolate custard filling inside a flaky pie crust, often topped with whipped cream or meringue. It’s a traditional comfort dessert in many Southern kitchens.
🧾 Main Ingredients
- Pie crust (baked)
- Sugar
- Cocoa powder or melted chocolate
- Cornstarch or flour (for thickening)
- Egg yolks
- Milk
- Butter
- Vanilla extract
Optional topping:
- Whipped cream or meringue
👩🍳 How to Make
- Bake the pie crust according to instructions and set aside.
- In a saucepan, mix sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook over medium heat until thick.
- Stir in egg yolks, butter, and vanilla for a smooth custard.
- Pour the filling into the baked crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 3–4 hours until set.
- Top with whipped cream or meringue before serving.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve chilled with whipped cream
- Sprinkle chocolate shavings or cocoa powder on top
- Pair with coffee or milk ☕
⚖️ Approximate Nutrition (per slice)
- Calories: ~350–400 kcal
- Carbohydrates: ~40–45 g
- Fat: ~18–20 g
- Protein: ~5 g
✅ Tip:
For an extra smooth filling, strain the chocolate custard before pouring it into the crust. This removes lumps and makes the pie silky.
If you want, I can also show you a 15-minute no-bake chocolate pie recipe that’s much quicker to make. 🍫🥧
