Grandma Jean's Double Chocolate Pie Recipe

Name: Grandma Jean's Double Chocolate Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pie crust, cooked; 2 12 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares; 3 cups milk, divided; 1 ⅓ cups sugar; 3 tablespoons flour; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; ½ teaspoon salt; 3 egg yolks; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; ½ cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons cocoa; ½ teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1 pie crust, cooked
2 12 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares
3 cups milk, divided
1 ⅓ cups sugar
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
½ teaspoon vanilla

1
Melt chocolate squares with 2 cups milk in saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.
2
Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat to cool slightly.
3
Combine sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt.
4
Set aside.
5
Beat egg yolks with 1 cup milk.
6
Blend in dry ingredients, mix well.
7
Add the melted chocolate mixture, mix well.
8
Cook over medium heat.
9
Bring to a boil and continue boiling for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
10
Remove from heat.
11
Add butter and vanilla.
12
Beat again with electric mixture (while still fairly hot).
13
Cool, then pour into pie shell.
14
Cover with plastic wrap and cool overnight.
15
TOPPING: Whip cream until slightly thick.
16
Add remaining 3 ingredients and beat until stiff.
17
Place on top of chocolate pie that has cooled overnight in fridge.

1172

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pie crust, cooked, 2 12 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares, 3 cups milk, divided, 1 ⅓ cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Grandma Jean's Double Chocolate Pie 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grandma Jean's Double Chocolate Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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