Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie

Here’s a classic Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie recipe — rich, creamy, and full of nostalgic flavor, just like Grandma used to make:

🍫 Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie

🧾 Ingredients:

• 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)

• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 3 large egg yolks

• 2 cups whole milk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

(Optional topping: whipped cream or meringue)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Pre-bake the Pie Crust:

   • Bake your pie crust according to package or recipe instructions and let it cool.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

   • In a medium saucepan (off heat), whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, and salt.

3. Add Eggs and Milk:

   • In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks slightly. Slowly whisk the egg yolks and milk into the dry mixture until smooth.

4. Cook the Filling:

   • Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil — about 7–10 minutes.

   • Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.

5. Assemble the Pie:

   • Pour the hot filling into the cooled pie crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.

6. Chill:

   • Let the pie cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until fully set.

7. Serve:

   • Top with whipped cream or meringue, if desired. Slice and enjoy!