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Pioneer Woman Chocolate Pie Recipe

Pioneer Woman Chocolate Pie
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This recipe is a Southern-style custard pie featuring a stovetop-cooked chocolate filling made with cocoa, sugar, milk, and egg yolks, thickened to a pudding-like consistency before being poured into a baked crust. Once chilled, it’s topped with fresh whipped cream or meringue for a smooth, luscious finish. It’s a dessert that blends nostalgia with unbeatable flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust

  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar

  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 cups whole milk

  • 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • Whipped cream or meringue, for topping

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the crust

Bake the pie crust according to the instructions and allow it to cool completely before adding the filling. You can use a store-bought or homemade crust.

Step 2: Combine dry ingredients

In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Mixing them first prevents lumps when the wet ingredients are added.

Step 3: Add milk and cook

Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly over medium heat. Continue whisking until the mixture starts to thicken, about 5–7 minutes.

Step 4: Temper the eggs

Slowly pour a small amount of the hot chocolate mixture into the beaten egg yolks, whisking constantly to avoid scrambling. Then, return the egg mixture to the saucepan.

Step 5: Thicken the filling

Continue cooking the filling on low heat for another 2–3 minutes until thick and glossy. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla until smooth.

Step 6: Fill the pie crust

Pour the warm chocolate filling into the cooled pie crust. Smooth the surface with a spatula and let it cool at room temperature for 15 minutes.

Step 7: Chill the pie

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set. The filling should be firm enough to slice cleanly.

Step 8: Add topping and serve

Top with freshly whipped cream or meringue just before serving. Garnish with chocolate curls or a dusting of cocoa powder for a finishing touch.

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