Description
Easy no bake old fashioned chocolate pie is a rich and creamy dessert with a velvety chocolate filling and buttery crust. This nostalgic treat requires no oven time and is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or anytime you want a classic chocolate indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 prepared graham cracker or Oreo pie crust
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream, for topping
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar and cornstarch.
- Gradually add milk while whisking until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- Temper the egg yolks by whisking a small amount of the hot mixture into them, then return yolks to the saucepan.
- Continue cooking until thick and glossy.
- Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Chill the pie for at least 4 hours, or overnight, for best results.
- Try milk chocolate for a sweeter version or dark chocolate for a richer taste.
- Add a pinch of espresso powder or cinnamon to deepen the flavor.
- Top with chocolate curls, sprinkles, or crushed Oreos for extra flair.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze slices for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
