Description
Chocolate Cream Pie is the ultimate Thanksgiving dessert that will impress your guests with its rich, velvety chocolate filling and fluffy whipped cream topping. Nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, this pie is easy to make and customizable, allowing you to add your personal touch. Picture a smooth chocolate custard that melts in your mouth, bringing warmth and joy to your holiday gathering. It’s a showstopper that balances sweetness and richness perfectly — an irresistible treat for chocolate lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (9-inch)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 3/4 cups whole milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the graham cracker crust on a baking sheet.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt until combined.
- Gradually stir in milk while whisking until smooth. Add egg yolks and continue cooking until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour filling into the crust and let it cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread over the chilled pie before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (115g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg