Easy Chocolate Pie Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipping cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chocolate cookie crust

🥗Healthier: almond flour crust

💰Cheaper: graham cracker crust

Graham cracker crust is often cheaper and easier to find.

chocolate pudding mix

🥗Healthier: homemade chocolate pudding

💰Cheaper: store-brand pudding mix

Store-brand options can save money.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut whipped cream

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Whipped topping is often less expensive.

Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).

Prepare pie crust (homemade or store-bought) and line with parchment paper.

Add pie weights to the crust and bake for 20 minutes.

Remove parchment and weights, then bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden and dried out.

In a medium pot, whisk together 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/2 cup cocoa powder until combined.

Slowly whisk in 1 1/2 cups milk, reserving 1/2 cup for later.

Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until it simmers.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 egg yolks, 3 tablespoons flour, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Whisk in the reserved 1/2 cup of milk until smooth.

Slowly add the hot milk mixture to the egg yolks while whisking vigorously to prevent curdling.

Pour the combined mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbling (about 5 minutes).

Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 cup cubed butter until melted and smooth.

Let the filling cool to room temperature before pouring it into the cooled pie crust.

Smooth out the filling if desired, then refrigerate until set.

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