Baked Chocolate Pie Filling

“This rich and chocolatey custard filling is baked right in the pie shell, giving you a smooth, luscious pie that’s easy to make and perfect for a chocolate lover’s dream!”

Difficulty

Intermediate

Yield

Filling for 1 pie

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 ^1/2 cups milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces1 recipe perfect all butter pie dough

Equipment

Measuring cupsMeasuring spoonsBowls, various sizesWhiskSpatulaOven-safe pie dish

Gather your mise en place; get together all of the equipment needed for the recipe and gather your ingredients.

Measure out sugar, cocoa, flour, and salt in a medium bowl.

In a separate bowl, lightly beat eggs.

Gradually whisk the dry mixture into the eggs.

Stir in milk until smooth.

Pour mixture into the prepared pie shell. Dot the top with butter pieces.

Bake 35 – 40 minutes until the center is set but still slightly wobbly. Check by gently shaking the pan; it should have a slight jiggle in the middle.

Remove from oven and let cool at least 20 minutes before serving. Can be served warm or chilled.