Chocolate Cream Pudding Pie Recipe Is Creamy, Dreamy Goodness by Jan Mostrom

Our longtime friend, Phil, just turned 60 and we were going over to his home to celebrate. When I found out his favorite dessert was chocolate cream pie, I offered to try and make it for him. He loved this creamy chocolate pudding pie recipe!

This easy chocolate pie recipe is rich, smooth and delicious, and also super easy to make. This cream pie is also a great recipe to get kids cooking in the kitchen with you. As always, just make sure to keep them safe if they are in charge of stirring the chocolate mixture on the stove!

To make this creamy pudding pie you will need to grab the following ingredients from your fridge and pantry: granulated sugar, eggs, unsweetened cocoa powder, cornstarch, salt, milk, butter, vanilla extract, a pie crust, whipped topping and optional chocolate for shaving.

Serve this dreamy chocolate cream pie for dessert after dinner with a cup of coffee or milk. The chocolate pie also makes a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert table. Enjoy!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes plus 2 to 4 hours to chill 
Cook Time: 5 to 8 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes plus time to chill 
Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 egg yolks, beaten
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
• 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
• chocolate shavings, for serving (optional)

Recipe Notes

• Make your own homemade pie crust recipe or use a frozen pie crust.

• You can shave chocolate bars for the topping. In a hurry? Use chocolate chips.

• Store the pie covered in the fridge.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Add sugar and egg yolks to a large bowl and beat together with a hand mixer.
   
   
2. Add the cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt. Mix again until blended.
   
3. Blend in the milk in gently with a fork or wire whisk.
   
   
4. Place a large saucepan on the stove top on medium. Pour the batter into it. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture thickens enough to stick on the back of a metal spoon.
   
   
5. Remove the pot from the heat and add the butter and vanilla. Stir. Place to the side to cool a bit.
   
6. Pour the chocolate pudding mixture into the pre-baked pie crust. Place into the refrigerator until completely set and cooled, 2 to 4 hours.
   
7. When you are ready to serve, remove pie from the fridge and smooth on whipped topping. Grate a small piece of chocolate over the whipped topping if desired, and enjoy!
   

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