This chocolate pie is one of those desserts that should be enjoyed slowly, made with simple ingredients and traditional techniques that result in a deep and comforting flavor. It is prepared with a classic pie crust base, baked until golden brown and firm, and a chocolate filling that is slowly cooked in the oven, achieving a creamy, smooth, and well-defined texture.

The base is a traditional, buttery, and slightly crunchy crust that serves as the perfect support for the filling. When baked, it takes on a beautiful golden color and gives off an irresistible aroma, creating the ideal contrast to the smoothness of the chocolate. Each slice stays in place, allowing you to enjoy all the layers in perfect balance.

The filling is undoubtedly the heart of the pie. It is made with chocolate, milk, sugar, and eggs, simple ingredients that, when mixed and baked, transform into a thick, silky cream. The heat of the oven causes the filling to set evenly, resulting in a firm but delicate center with an intense chocolate flavor that lingers on the palate.

This chocolate pie immediately brings to mind the one that appears in the film The Help, set in the southern United States, where cooking and homemade desserts play a very special role in the story. In the film, the pie is one of those homemade recipes linked to togetherness, emotions, and relationships between the characters. It is not just a dessert, but a symbol of the era, customs, and how food accompanied important moments and stories shared around the table.

Once ready, the pie can be served cold or at room temperature. As it cools, the filling becomes even thicker and its texture becomes even creamier. It can be accompanied by a little whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or simply enjoyed on its own, letting the chocolate take center stage.

This classic chocolate pie is perfect for special occasions, family gatherings, or simply to treat yourself at home. It is proof that the simplest desserts, when made with love and good ingredients, are the most enjoyable and memorable.

If you like this recipe, you have to go see our pecan pie, it is absolutely delicious.

Chocolate pie

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Resting time: 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Servings: 8

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Ingredients

  

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For the crust:

• 1 1/4 C all purpouse flour
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 C unsalted butter cold and cut into small cubes
• 2-4 tbsp cold water
• 1 tsp white vinegar

For the filling:

• 1 1/2 C granulated sugar
• 2 oz (60 gr) unsalted butter melted
• 3 egg yols
• 5 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp all purpose flour sifted
• 1 tbsp corn starch
• 12.7 oz (340 ml) evaporated milk
• 1 tsp instant coffee
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp salt

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Method

 

For the crust:

1. In a food processor place the flour, sugar and salt and process until combined. You can also do this by mixing with a fork or a dough blending tool.
2. Add in the butter and process until you get sand-like consistency (which you can also do using a fork, a dough blending tool or using the tips of your fingers). 
3. Slowly add in the cold water and the white vinegar and process (or combine with your hands) until a soft dough forms. 
4. Wrap this dough in plastic kitchen wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 min. 
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F and, once the dough has rested, take it out of the fridge and roll it out using a rolling pin on a clean and floured surface until it´s about 0.05 inches (5 mm) thick. 
6. Place the rolled out dough on a pie pan previously greased in a way that covers all the inside of it, making some decorations to make the edges pretty if you want to. 
7. Cover this by placing parchment paper or aluminium foil over it and then put something to keep it from rising too much while in the oven and for it to keep its shape. It could be uncooked rice, beans, etc. 
8. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, then take the paper and the rice or beans away, and keep baking it on its own for 5 more minutes.
9. Take it out of the oven and put it aside until needed.

For the filling:

1. In a big bowl, whisk the sugar, butter, egg yolks and cocoa powder together.
2. Then, incorporate the flour and the cornstarch. 
3. Lastly, add in the evaporated milk, instant coffee, vanilla extract and salt, and carefully mix until well integrated.  
4. Pour this filling onto the previously baked pie crust and bake it all at 350°F for 45 minutes until the filling is set around the edges but a little jiggly in the center.
5. Let it cool completely and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with some whipped cream. 

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