Chocolate Cream Pie

Chocolate Cream Pie

Serves 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 c Sugar

• ⅓ c Cornstarch

• ¼ c Cocoa Powder, preferred brand Valrhona  

• 2 Tbsp Butter

• 3 c Whole Milk

• 3 Egg Yolks, beaten

• 2 Tsp Vanilla Extract  

• ¼ Tsp Salt

• 1 Blind Baked Pie Crust

• Whipped Cream and shaved chocolate as garnish

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan combine the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder and salt. Add the milk and beaten eggs and whisk until combined. 

2. Over medium heat bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.  Once it comes to a boil (about 4-5 minutes), keep stirring for about a minute until thickened.  

3. Take off heat, add in the butter and vanilla, stir until combined.

4. Pour the chocolate cream into the baked pie crust and smooth the surface.  Gently place plastic wrap over the surface. Refrigerate and chill until set.

Whipped Cream Topping

Ingredients

• 2 c Heavy Cream

• ¼ c Confectioners Sugar

• 2 Tsp Vanilla Extract

Directions

1. Add the heavy cream, confectioners sugar and vanilla to a stand mixer.  Whip on high until you have soft peaks.  

2. Top the pie with the whipped cream once fully cooled and garnish with shaved chocolate

I would recommend making the whipped cream a few hours before serving and keep it chilled in the refrigerator.