Easy Chocolate Cream Pie

Recipe View 5 mins Assemble your ingredients. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a medium saucepan, whisk together ½ cup of the sugar, flour, milk, and chopped chocolate. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a simmer and begins to thicken. (8-10 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Reduce heat to low and continue to simmer, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes more to ensure the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Remove the saucepan from the heat. In a separate bowl, whisk the remaining ¼ cup of sugar into the lightly beaten egg yolks until pale and slightly thickened. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Slowly drizzle the hot chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs and prevent them from scrambling. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Pour the tempered mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for an additional 90 seconds, or until the filling has thickened to a pudding-like consistency. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and the filling is glossy. (1 minute)

Recipe View 1 mins Pour the warm chocolate filling into the pre-baked pie shell, spreading evenly. (1 minute)

Recipe View 1 mins Cover the surface of the pie with plastic wrap, pressing it gently onto the filling to prevent a skin from forming. (1 minute)

Recipe View 4 hrs Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set completely. (240 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Before serving, garnish with a generous topping of freshly whipped cream and a sprinkle of grated chocolate, if desired. Enjoy the sweet rewards of your labor!