Description
A rich and creamy cocoa pie made from a family recipe.
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 3/4 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a saucepan, mix sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Add milk gradually, stirring constantly over medium heat.
- Cook until the mixture thickens and boils.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
- Pour the filling into the pie crust.
- Let it cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa for the best flavor.
- Chill the pie overnight for a firmer texture.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop and refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: my grannys cocoa cream pie