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Easy Chocolate Cream Pie

A delicious slice of chocolate cream pie topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
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A simple, no-bake chocolate cream pie perfect for hot weather or make-ahead parties. This recipe features a classic chocolate pudding filling and your choice of a chocolate cookie crust or a traditional pastry crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pastry shell or chocolate cookie crust
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
  • chocolate shavings or curls, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare your chosen crust (pastry or cookie) and let it cool completely.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  3. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks.
  5. Slowly pour about half of the milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper them.
  6. Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture.
  7. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the pudding thickens and bubbles. Cook for 1 minute more.
  8. Remove from heat. Stir in the butter, vanilla extract, and chopped bittersweet chocolate until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
  9. Pour the chocolate pudding into the prepared crust.
  10. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
  11. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
  12. Before serving, spread the whipped cream over the chilled pudding.
  13. Garnish with chocolate shavings or curls.

Notes

  • For a chocolate cookie crust, crush 24 chocolate sandwich cookies and mix with 6 tablespoons melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie plate and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes. Let cool.
  • This pie can be made up to 2 days in advance. Store covered in the refrigerator.
  • If transporting the pie, keep it chilled in a cooler.

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