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Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie: A Rich, Creamy Slice of Nostalgia!



🍫 This isn’t just any chocolate pie—it’s the kind Grandma used to make, with a silky-smooth filling, flaky homemade crust, and a cloud of whipped cream on top. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or when you need a decadent dessert that never goes out of style.


Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Creamy, not cloying – Balanced sweetness with deep chocolate flavor.
✅ Flaky, buttery crust – No store-bought shortcuts here!
✅ Stunning presentation – Looks like it came from a bakery.
✅ Make-ahead friendly – Chill overnight for stress-free serving.
✅ Ad-optimized structure – Keeps readers scrolling (and ads loading!).


Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1 ¼ cups (150g) all-purpose flour

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ cup (115g) cold butter, cubed

  • 3-4 tbsp ice water

For the Filling:

  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar

  • ⅓ cup (40g) cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred)

  • ¼ cup (30g) cornstarch

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 3 cups (720ml) whole milk

  • 4 large egg yolks

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, whipped

  • Chocolate shavings (optional)


Step-by-Step Instructions