Description
Chilled Old Fashioned Chocolate Pudding Pie promises silky smooth comfort from grandma’s kitchen. Rich chocolate layers meld with flaky crust, inviting warm memories of classic dessert perfection you’ll savor to the last delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Filling:
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Chocolate shavings or curls
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) for preparing the graham cracker crust.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until texture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie dish, covering bottom and sides completely.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes, then allow to cool thoroughly at room temperature.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt using a whisk.
- Slowly incorporate milk while whisking to prevent lumps, then integrate egg yolks smoothly.
- Cook pudding mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously for 8-10 minutes until thickened and bubbling.
- Remove from heat and fold in butter and vanilla extract until silky and uniform.
- Transfer warm pudding into cooled crust, spreading evenly across the surface.
- Shield pudding with plastic wrap directly on its surface to prevent skin formation.
- Refrigerate pie for minimum 4 hours until completely set and chilled.
- Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a cold bowl until soft peaks develop.
- Remove plastic wrap from chilled pie and generously top with whipped cream.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or curls for an elegant finishing touch.
- Slice and serve chilled for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or oat-based crackers for a celiac-friendly version.
- Create dairy-free pudding by using coconut milk and dairy-free butter substitute, ensuring those with lactose intolerance can enjoy this dessert.
- Prevent lumpy pudding by whisking continuously and sifting dry ingredients before mixing to guarantee a silky smooth texture.
- Cool the crust completely before adding pudding to maintain a crisp base and prevent soggy bottom syndrome.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg