Fudgy Chocolate Cream Pie

This no-bake pie is a family favorite, and it's so easy to make. You can also top it with meringue and pop it in the oven, or simply serve it chilled with whipped cream and chocolate curls.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 315 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 ¼ cups white sugar
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
• 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In medium saucepan, combine sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt and whisk to combine. In a medium bowl, whisk milk and egg yolks until smooth. Gradually stir into sugar mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a full boil. Boil and stir for one minute.

Step 2

Remove from heat and stir in chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Stir until melted.

Step 3

Pour into pie shell. Place plastic wrap over filling to prevent skin from forming and chill for several hours. Top with meringue or whipped cream and chocolate curls if so desired.