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Homemade Chocolate Pudding Pie

A rich and creamy chocolate pudding pie made completely from scratch with a buttery crust and fluffy whipped cream topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Filling
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 3 egg yolks large
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Pie Base
  • 1 pre-baked pie crust 9-inch
Topping
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Whisk sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan.
  2. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  4. Temper egg yolks with hot pudding mixture.
  5. Return mixture to saucepan and cook for 2–3 more minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
  7. Pour pudding into the prepared pie crust.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
  9. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla and spread on top before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with chocolate curls or cocoa powder. Keep refrigerated until serving.