Easy Chocolate Pie Recipe
A rich, creamy, and luscious chocolate pie that’s simple to make from scratch. This easy chocolate pie features a smooth chocolate filling in a buttery pie crust, perfect for any occasion or last-minute dessert craving. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it sets in the fridge for a silky, satisfying finish.
Ingredients
- 1 baked 9-inch pie crust homemade or store-bought
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter cubed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and bake pie crust until golden and cooled.
- In a saucepan, whisk sugar and cocoa powder; slowly add 1½ cups milk, bring to simmer over medium heat.
- Whisk remaining ½ cup milk, egg yolks, flour, and salt in a bowl.
- Gradually whisk hot milk mixture into egg mixture; return to saucepan.
- Cook over medium-low, stirring, until thick and bubbling.
- Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour filling into pie crust; refrigerate uncovered at least 4 hours.
- Serve with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For a no-bake version, use a graham cracker crust and chill the filling until set. Warm the knife before slicing to ensure clean cuts.