Chocolate Cream Pie

1. Gather all ingredients.

2. Beat sugar and egg yolks together in a large bowl until creamy.

3. Mix in cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until well blended.

4. Gently stir in milk.

5. Pour mixture into a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until boiling and thickened enough to coat the back of a metal spoon.

6. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly.

7. Pour mixture into prepared pastry shell; chill pie in the refrigerator until set, 2 to 4 hours.

8. Garnish with whipped topping.

More About This Recipe:

Indulge in this decadent chocolate cream pie recipe that makes a silky smooth pudding-like filling from scratch for a chocolate lover's dream dessert.

Chocolate Cream Pie Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this homemade chocolate cream pie recipe: 

• Sugar: Start with 1 ½ cups of white sugar. 
• Egg yolks: Use just the egg yolks for the rich filling. 
• Cocoa powder: Of course, you’ll need unsweetened cocoa powder for this chocolatey pie!
• Cornstarch: Cornstarch helps thicken the filling. 
• Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor. 
• Milk: You’ll need three cups of milk for the chocolate cream filling. 
• Butter: A tablespoon of butter lends richness and flavor. 
• Vanilla: Vanilla extract takes the flavor up a notch. 
• Pie crust: Use a store-bought baked pie crust or make your own at home. 
• Whipped topping: Frozen whipped topping is the perfect finishing touch. 

How to Make Chocolate Cream Pie

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe above — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade chocolate cream pie: 

1. Beat the butter and sugar together. Stir in the dry ingredients, then stir in the milk. 
2. Cook, stirring constantly, until boiling.
3. Remove from the heat, then stir in the butter and vanilla. 
4. Pour the filling into the pie crust, chill in the fridge, and top with whipped topping. 

How to Store Chocolate Cream Pie

Store the chocolate cream pie, covered tightly with storage wrap or aluminum foil, in the refrigerator for up to four days. 

Can You Freeze Chocolate Cream Pie? 

Yes, you can freeze the chocolate cream pie (wrapped tightly in multiple layers of storage wrap or aluminum foil) for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. If you can, wait to top with whipped topping until just before serving. 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“Followed directions exactly as written. So creamy, chocolatey, delicious!" raves Annette. " You need a little patience waiting for mixture to boil but it is certainly worth it!”

“Our family loves this pie so much that we use this recipe to make chocolate pudding,” says Katie. “Sometimes we add a little bit of cinnamon and just a hint of chili powder to add a depth of flavor.”

“This is a very easy pie and the flavor is amazing,” according to Tammy Crow Hukel. “Enjoy this pie with a coconut cookie crust. It is my go-to pie.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams