Granny's Homemade Cocoa Cream Pie Recipe
This is a classic and delicious recipe for a rich and creamy cocoa cream pie that will take you back to your childhood. The crust is buttery and flaky, perfectly complementing the luscious cocoa filling, and finished with a whipped cream topping.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 cups cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 9-inch pie crust pre-baked
- 1 cups whipping cream for topping
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add milk while whisking until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute and remove from heat.
- Stir in butter and vanilla extract until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the hot filling into the pre-baked pie crust. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.
- Whip the cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread over the chilled pie before serving.
Notes
This recipe can be made a day in advance and kept in the fridge until ready to serve. For an extra treat, sprinkle some shaved chocolate on top of the whipped cream.