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    Home » Recipes » Courses » Desserts » Pie and Pastry Recipes

    Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie

    Published: Apr 8, 2023 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Aug 16, 2023 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    a piece of old fashioned chocolate pie on a white plate with a fork and more pie in the background

    This old fashioned chocolate pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for holidays and special occasions. Featuring a rich and creamy chocolate pudding filling, it pairs perfectly with a flaky pie crust and a generous whipped cream topping (which adds a light and fluffy texture to balance out the richness of the chocolate). Made with simple ingredients you have on hand, and minimal effort, it's a quick and easy dessert to whip up.

    a piece of old fashioned chocolate pie on a white plate with a fork and more pie in the backgroun

    At every holiday gathering, my Grandma always had a buffet of pies to choose from, and her scrumptious chocolate pie was highly coveted, along with her lemon pie, pumpkin pie, saskatoon berry pie, and apple pie! This Old-fashioned Chocolate Pie is popular all year 'round and pairs perfectly with any holiday or special occasion meal, such as my Picnic Ham with Orange Glaze and Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes.

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    • 🥘Ingredients
    • 🔪Instructions
    • 📖Variations & Substitutions.
    • 🥗 Main Dishes
    • 🍽Equipment
    • 🌡️Storage
    • 👪 Serving Size
    • ❔ Frequently Asked Questions
    • 📋 Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie Recipe
    • 🥧More Pie Recipes

    My Grandma's chocolate pie was always one I looked forward to - it's a favorite dessert in our family! It's also an old fashioned recipe that's been around for generations and was popular during the 30s and 40s.

    top view of old fashioned chocolate pie, with piece of white plate and pie pan with more pie

    🥘Ingredients

    You will likely have everything on hand for this homemade chocolate pie recipe (yay -no running to the grocery store!)

    ingredients in old fashioned chocolate pie on grey faux wood surface, labelled, in glass bowls
    Ingredients in Old fashioned chocolate pie
    • 9-inch pie crust
    • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ¼ cup cornstarch
    • 3 egg yolks
    • 1 ½ cups white granulated sugar
    • ¼ tsp. salt
    • 2 cups milk
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

    *see recipe card for details

    🔪Instructions

    Prep: Blind bake a pie shell, as per directions until golden brown and cool. You can use a store-bought or homemade pie crust.

    *I used a deep dish store-bought pie shell and pricked the bottom (or use pie weights), then bake for about 8-10 minutes at 400 degrees f (204 c)

    Ingredients in pot

    Mix cocoa, cornstarch, beaten egg yolks; sugar, vanilla, and salt together in a medium saucepan.

    Then add milk gradually, while stirring in a pot over medium heat.

    thickened pudding filling in pot with whisk

    Cook until very thick, beating it smooth with a whisk. *It won't really start to thicken until 14-15 minutes, then cook for 3-4 more minutes, stirring constantly, until it's thick like pudding. *Filling for cream pies takes a while to thicken

    Cool for about 10 minutes.

    chocolate filling in baked pie shell

    Pour the chocolate pie filling into a prepared crust. Put in the fridge to chill for 1-2 hours before adding topping.

    whipped cream being spread onto chocolate pie

    Prior to serving, add a generous amount of whipped cream to the top of the pie.

    **Or use the leftover egg whites for a fluffy meringue topping, then bake pie.

    To make whipped cream:

    On high speed, with an electric mixer, beat whipped cream to soft peaks, then add 2 tbsps of sugar and beat to stiff peaks.

    whipped cream on a stand mixer whisk over a bowl of whipped cream

    Garnish with cocoa sprinkles, chocolate shavings, and pieces of dark chocolate (I used pieces of Lindt dark chocolate bar), as desired.

    chocolate pie in a glass pie dish with red and white checkered towel in the background

    📖Variations & Substitutions.

    • Cornstarch - You can use arrowroot powder instead or flour (but you may need to use extra flour -up to ½ a cup)
    • Milk - you could 1%, 2%, or whole milk
    • Whipped cream - you could use Cool Whip instead or make a meringue. *Do NOT use spray whipped cream from a can, unless you are just using it on each serving and serving immediately, as it will not hold.
    • Pie shell - You could use a store-bought pie shell or a homemade pie crust.
    • Lactose-free/Dairy-free - use lactose-free milk or dairy-free milk and non-dairy whipped topping.
    • Gluten-free - use a gluten-free pie crust

    🥗 Main Dishes

    If you're looking for main dishes to serve with this chocolate pie, here are some recommendations:

    • Baked Chicken Cacciatore (shown)
    • Picnic Ham with Orange Glaze Recipe
    • Air Fryer Roast Chicken (with lemon, rosemary and garlic)
    • Slow Cooker Beef on a Bun
    • Make-Ahead Lasagna (with no boil noodles)


    🍽Equipment

    You will need a 9-inch pie pan, a pie lifter, whisk, a mixing bowl, an electric mixer,(affiliate links), and a pot for this homemade chocolate pie.

    Old fashioned chocolate pie in glass pie pan, with 2 slices removed and a pie lifter sitting in empty space (and a red checkered tea towel in background)

    🌡️Storage

    Store leftover Old fashioned chocolate cream pie in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The pie will freeze well, but don't put any topping on it until it's fully thawed and just prior to serving. You can cover it in plastic wrap if you are only storing it overnight.

    *If you are using meringue instead of whipped cream, see this post for directions on making meringue. *Do not freeze the pie with meringue on it.

    👪 Serving Size

    This recipe makes 6 servings. However, you can half, double, or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust. However, you will need additional pie pans if you increase the recipe.

    a slice of chocolate pie on a white plate with a fork cutting into it and lifting a mouthful out

    ❔ Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make the chocolate pudding filling ahead of time?

    Yes, you can make the chocolate pudding up to 3 days in advance. Keep it in a sealed container in the fridge until ready to use.

    Should I let the pie cool completely before adding the whipped cream topping?

    Yes, the pie filling needs to cool completely before adding whipped cream. Leave it in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours prior to adding the whipped cream.

    This decadent pie is a chocolate lover's dream and one the whole family will love. So, if you're looking for a simple and delicious pie that's easy to make, you'll love this Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie!

    a piece of old fashioned chocolate pie on a white plate with a fork and more pie in the backgroun
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    📋 Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie Recipe

    This old fashioned chocolate pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for holidays and special occasions. Featuring a rich and creamy chocolate pudding filling, it pairs perfectly a flaky pie crust and a generous whipped cream topping, which adds a light and fluffy texture to balance out the richness of the chocolate. Made with simple pantry ingredients and minimal effort, it's a quick and easy dessert to whip up.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: apple pie, chocolate cream, old fashioned
    Special Diet: Vegetarian
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 2150kcal
    Author: Terri Gilson
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 18 minutes minutes
    refrigeration: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 28 minutes minutes
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    Equipment

    9 inch pie plate
    whisk
    electric mixer

    Ingredients

    • 9 inch -pie shell (blind baked) *See NOTES *I used deep dish
    • ½ cup cocoa (unsweetened)
    • ¼ cup cornstarch
    • 3 egg yolks
    • 1 ½ cup white granulated sugar + 2-4 tbsps for whipped cream topping
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 cups milk * I use 1% milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 cups whipping cream (heavy cream 33-35%)

    Garnish (optional)

    • additional cocoa
    • chocolate shavings
    • chocolate pieces * I used pieces of lindt dark chocolate bar
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    Instructions

    NOTE: The instruction images will NOT print by default. If you want them to print, you'll need to check the box beside "images" on the print page

    • Prep: Blind bake a pie shell, according to directions of recipe you are using. *You can use a store-bought or homemade pie crust.
      *See NOTES if you are not sure how to blind bake a pie shell
    • Mix cocoa, cornstarch, beaten egg yolks; sugar, vanilla, and salt.
      Then add milk gradually, while stirring in a pot over medium heat.
      Ingredients in pot
    • Cook until thick, beating it smooth with a whisk. *It won't really start to thicken until 14-15 minutes, then cook for 3-4 more minutes, stirring constantly, until it's thick like pudding.
      Cool for about 10 minutes
      thickened pudding filling in pot with whisk
    • Pour into a pre-baked pie shell. Put in the fridge to chill,
      chocolate filling in baked pie shell
    • Prior to serving, add whipped cream.
      *Alternatively, you can beat the 3 egg whites to make meringue (then bake).
      whipped cream being spread onto chocolate pie

    Garnish

    • Garnish with sprinkled cocoa, chocolate shavings and chocolate pieces, if desired.
      chocolate pie in a glass pie dish with red and white checkered towel in the background

    Notes

     
    How to blind bake a pie crust
    Nutrition Facts
    📋 Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (1 piece)
    Calories 2150 Calories from Fat 1170
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 130g200%
    Saturated Fat 48g300%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 14g
    Monounsaturated Fat 58g
    Cholesterol 191mg64%
    Sodium 1353mg59%
    Potassium 630mg18%
    Carbohydrates 224g75%
    Fiber 7g29%
    Sugar 56g62%
    Protein 26g52%
    Vitamin A 1450IU29%
    Vitamin C 0.5mg1%
    Calcium 241mg24%
    Iron 9mg50%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1piece | Calories: 2150kcal (108%) | Carbohydrates: 224g (75%) | Protein: 26g (52%) | Fat: 130g (200%) | Saturated Fat: 48g (300%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 58g | Cholesterol: 191mg (64%) | Sodium: 1353mg (59%) | Potassium: 630mg (18%) | Fiber: 7g (29%) | Sugar: 56g (62%) | Vitamin A: 1450IU (29%) | Vitamin C: 0.5mg (1%) | Calcium: 241mg (24%) | Iron: 9mg (50%)
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