Ingredients
- 1 (9-inch) graham cracker or Oreo crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate curls or shavings (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly add milk, whisking until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until pudding thickens and coats a spoon (about 7–8 min).
- In a small bowl, whisk yolks. Slowly add a little hot pudding into yolks, whisking, then return mixture to saucepan. Cook 2–3 more minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in chocolate, butter, and vanilla until silky smooth.
- Pour pudding into crust. Cover with plastic wrap (touching surface to prevent skin). Chill 4 hours or overnight.
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Top chilled pie with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate. You can add espresso powder for a mocha twist or use dark chocolate for a deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian