Dad's Chocolate Cream Pie and Variations Recipe

Name: Dad's Chocolate Cream Pie and Variations
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup cornstarch; 1 cup sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 cups milk, scalded; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate; 3 slightly beaten egg yolks; 2 tablespoons butter; ½ teaspoon vanilla; 1 (9 inch) baked pie crusts; 3 stiffly beaten egg whites; 6 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

¼ cup cornstarch
1 cup sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk, scalded
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3 slightly beaten egg yolks
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 (9 inch) baked pie crusts
3 stiffly beaten egg whites
6 tablespoons sugar

1
MIx cornstarch, 1 cup sugar and salt.
2
Melt unsweetened chocolate in scalded milk.
3
Gradually add milk.
4
Cook in double boiler till thick, about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
5
Slowly add small amount of hot mixture to egg yolks.
6
Stir into remaining hot mixture.
7
Cook 5 minutes.
8
Cool.
9
Add butter and vanilla.
10
Pour into shell and spread with meringue made out of whites and 6 Tablespoons sugar.
11
Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes.
12
** For Butterscotch: Omit chocolate.
13
Substitute brown sugar for white sugar and increase butter to 3 tablespoons.
14
** For Caramel: Omit chocolate.
15
Decrease sugar to 2/3 cup and caramelize 1/4 cup of sugar and add to scalded milk.
16
*** For Coconut: Omit Chocolate.
17
Decrease sugar to 2/3 cup.
18
Add 1 cup moist, shredded coconut to filling.
19
Sprinkle 1/2 cup coconut on meringue before browning.

730

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup cornstarch, 1 cup sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, 2 cups milk, scalded, and more.

Yes, Dad's Chocolate Cream Pie and Variations falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Dad's Chocolate Cream Pie and Variations

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