Pioneer Woman Chocolate Pie Recipe
This Pioneer Woman Chocolate Pie Recipe is perfect for you. It is a classic dessert.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups white sugar.
- 0.25 cup cornstarch.
- 0.25 teaspoon salt.
- 3 cups whole milk.
- 4 egg yolks.
- 6.5 ounces bittersweet chocolate.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- 2 tablespoons butter.
- One baked pie shell.
Instructions
Mix Dry Ingredients
- Put sugar in the saucepan. Add cornstarch and salt. Whisk them together well. This prevents lumps later.
Add Milk and Yolks
- Pour in the milk slowly. Add the four egg yolks. Whisk until the mix is smooth.
Cook the Mixture
- Turn the heat to medium. Stir the mix constantly. Do not stop stirring. Cook until it gets thick. This takes about ten minutes.
Add Chocolate
- Remove the pan from heat. Drop in the chopped chocolate. Add the butter and vanilla. Stir until the chocolate melts.
Strain the Filling
- This step is optional. Pour the mix through a sieve. This makes it extra smooth. It removes any tiny egg bits.
Fill the Crust
- Pour the pudding into the crust. Spread it out evenly. Use a spatula for this.
Chill the Pie
- Place plastic wrap on the filling. This stops a skin from forming. Put it in the fridge. Chill for four hours.
Add Topping
- Take the pie out. Add whipped cream on top. Shave some chocolate over it. Serve it cold to guests.
Notes
- Use whole milk. It makes the pie very creamy.
- Whisk constantly. This keeps the bottom from burning.
- Temper the eggs. Add hot liquid slowly to yolks.
- Use good chocolate. Better chocolate means better flavor.
- Cold pie is best. Let it set completely first.
- Pre-bake your crust. Make sure it is nice and crispy.
- Don't rush the heat. Medium heat is the safest way.