Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe (Easy & Rustic)

This easy and rustic chocolate cream pie is the best recipe for a beginner baker. An impressive dessert that pairs well with almost any meal.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chocolate Cream Pie, Cocoa Cream Pie, Cream Pie

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 35

Chill Time: 4

Total Time: 4 40

Servings: Slices

Calories: 281kcal

Author: Jessica Sowards

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Roll out and place the pie crust in the pie plate. Crimp edges if so desired.
To prevent the pie shell from shrinking inward as it bakes, line it with parchment paper and fill the inside with dry beans.
Bake the pie crust for 20 minutes.
Remove pie shell from the oven, and take out the beans and parchment paper.
Poke holes in the crust with a fork and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the crust is nice and golden brown.

While the crust is baking, start assembling the pie filling.
Into a heavy bottom pot add cocoa powder, corn starch, egg yolks, sugar and salt. Stir this together until blended.
Turn the burner to medium heat and continue to stir.
Gradually add in milk.
Whisk constantly, and cook until thickened. This can take approximately 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and add vanilla, stirring until incorporated.
Allow the pudding to cool slightly and pour into the crust.
Cool completely by chilling in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving.