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Grandma’s Chocolate Pie: A Sweet Slice of Nostalgia

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Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 pre-baked pie crust 9-inch
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 4 egg yolks beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions
 

  • Directions:
  • Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large saucepan, mix sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt.
  • Add Milk: Gradually stir in milk until the mixture is smooth.
  • Cook the Mixture: Bring to a medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and boils. Keep stirring for 2 more minutes.
  • Temper Eggs: Take a small amount of the hot mixture and gradually mix it into the beaten egg yolks. Then, slowly add the tempered yolks back into the saucepan, stirring continuously.
  • Boil Again: Return the mixture to a gentle boil and keep stirring for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Add Butter and Vanilla: Stir in butter and vanilla until the mixture is smooth.
  • Chill: Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust. Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Prepare Topping: Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe over the chilled pie before serving.
  • A Slice of Comfort
  • Grandma’s Chocolate Pie is not just a dessert; it’s a slice of comfort, layered with rich flavors and wrapped in nostalgia. Every bite is a reminder of the warmth and love that goes into traditional home baking.