Description
Silky smooth cocoa custard pie beckons chocolate enthusiasts with its rich, velvety charm. Luxurious layers of deep cocoa flavor and creamy custard promise a delightful dessert experience that will satisfy your sweetest cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups (475 ml) whole milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (43 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 fully baked pie shell
Thickening and Flavoring Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (32 grams) cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) salt
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons (71 g) butter
Instructions
- Blend the dry ingredients by thoroughly combining granulated sugar, cornstarch, and unsweetened cocoa powder within a medium saucepan, ensuring no clumps remain.
- Carefully separate egg yolks from whites, reserving the whites for future use. Vigorously whisk the yolks with milk in a large mixing vessel until smoothly integrated.
- Pour the egg and milk mixture into the saucepan with the dry ingredients, adding butter to create a uniform base for the custard.
- Apply medium heat while continuously stirring the mixture with a whisk, maintaining constant motion to prevent scorching and promote even thickening.
- Monitor the consistency closely, stirring until the mixture transforms into a dense, pudding-like texture that coats the back of a spoon without dripping quickly.
- Immediately remove the saucepan from heat and incorporate salt and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to enhance flavor complexity.
- If any stubborn lumps persist, utilize an electric mixer to achieve a silky-smooth chocolate custard with impeccable texture.
- Transfer the luscious chocolate mixture into a pre-baked pie shell, carefully spreading it to create an even layer that reaches all edges.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 3 hours, allowing the custard to set completely and develop a rich, velvety consistency.
Notes
- Prepare a smooth custard by carefully whisking ingredients to prevent lumps and achieve a silky texture.
- Separate egg yolks precisely, as they are crucial for creating the rich, creamy custard base.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat while constantly stirring to develop a thick, pudding-like consistency without burning.
- Use an electric mixer to eliminate any potential lumps, ensuring a velvety and professional-looking filling.
- Chill the pie for a minimum of 3 hours to allow the custard to set completely and enhance its decadent flavor profile.
- Serve chilled for the best taste and most satisfying chocolate custard experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg