Chocolate Cream Pie
This homemade chocolate cream pie has a rich and silky smooth chocolate pudding-like filling in a buttery pie crust for a deliciously dreamy dessert!
Instructions
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1
{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}
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2
{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat sugar and egg yolks together in a large bowl until creamy.'}
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3
{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Mix in cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until well blended.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Gently stir in milk.'}
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5
{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Pour mixture into a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until boiling and thickened enough to coat the back of a metal spoon, 5 to 7 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly.'}
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7
{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Pour mixture into prepared pastry shell; chill pie in the refrigerator until set, 2 to 4 hours.'}
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8
{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Garnish with whipped topping. Enjoy!'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (8 servings total)