Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium saucepan (off heat), whisk together sugar, cocoa, flour, and salt.
2. Add milk and eggs: Slowly whisk in the milk, then add the egg yolks. Place over medium heat.
3. Cook and thicken: Stir constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency (about 8–10 minutes). Don’t walk away—this needs constant stirring!
4. Finish the filling: Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and butter until smooth.
5. Fill the crust: Pour the warm filling into your pre-baked pie crust and smooth the top.
6. Chill: Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
7. Top and serve: Just before serving, top with whipped cream or a toasted meringue if you like. Slice and enjoy!

🍴 Serving Tips

• Serve chilled or at room temperature.
• For a more rustic finish, sprinkle the top with shaved chocolate or cocoa powder.
• Make it ahead—it tastes even better the next day.

❤️ Final Thoughts

Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie is more than dessert—it’s tradition. It’s the kind of recipe passed down through generations, written on faded index cards, and remembered for the way it made you feel as much as how it tasted. It’s rich. It’s simple. It’s unforgettable.

👉 Full recipe in the first comment—make it once, and it just might become your new family favorite.

Let me know if you’d like variations (like coconut chocolate, dairy-free, or crustless options) or a printable version of the recipe!