Here’s a classic Grandma’s Chocolate Pie—rich, silky, old-fashioned, and made the way many grandmas did it: from scratch, no shortcuts, and pure comfort. 🍫🥧
Grandma’s Chocolate Pie (Old-Fashioned Recipe)
Ingredients
Pie Filling
- 1 baked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp cornstarch (or ¼ cup flour, old-style)
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2½ cups whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks (save whites for meringue)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Topping (Classic Meringue)
- 3 egg whites
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- ½ cup sugar
(You can also top with whipped cream if you prefer.)
Instructions
1. Make the Chocolate Filling
- In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbling (about 8–10 minutes).
- In a bowl, lightly beat egg yolks. Slowly whisk in a ladle of hot chocolate mixture (to temper).
- Pour egg mixture back into the saucepan.
- Cook 2 more minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla.
2. Fill the Pie
- Pour hot filling into the baked pie crust.
3. Make the Meringue (Optional but Very “Grandma”)
- Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing edges to crust.
4. Bake
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes, until meringue is lightly golden.
Cool & Serve
- Let pie cool at least 2 hours to fully set.
- Slice and serve plain or with a glass of cold milk—just like Grandma would. 🥛
Grandma Tips (Passed Down Wisdom)
✔ Stir constantly—this pie scorches easily
✔ Seal meringue to crust so it won’t shrink
✔ Never rush cooling time
✔ Tastes even better the next day
If you’d like, I can also share:
- No-bake chocolate pie
- Depression-era chocolate pie
- Chocolate chess pie
- Chocolate pie with whipped cream topping
Just tell me which one reminds you most of home ❤️
