Thick Chocolate Pie Recipe

Name: Thick Chocolate Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 cups milk; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or bittersweet); 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares, chopped; 4 egg yolks, room temperature; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 1 baked deep dish pie shell

Servings: persons

1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 (1/4 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups milk
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or bittersweet)
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares, chopped
4 egg yolks, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 baked deep dish pie shell

1
Combine sugars, starch, gelatin and salt in med sauce pan.
2
Add milk gradually while whisking.
3
Add chocolate.
4
Cook and whisk over med heat till mixture boils 1 minute, remove from heat.
5
Place egg yolks in a medium bowl and whisk. Gradually pour 1 cup of hot mixture into egg yolks, whisking constantly.
6
Whisk egg and chocolate mixture back into remaining chocolate mixture.
7
Return to medium heat, whisking constantly till mixture boils 1 minute.
8
Remove from heat and add vanilla.
9
Stir till cool and thickened slightly.
10
Pour into pre-baked pie shell and cover pie surface with plastic wrap.
11
Refrigerate overnight.
12
Serve topped with sweetened whipped cream.

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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: 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin, and more.

Yes, Thick 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.

Thick Chocolate Pie

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