Best 9 Cocoa Pie Recipes

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Cocoa pie, a delectable dessert known for its rich chocolate flavor and creamy texture, has captivated taste buds for generations. Originating from the union of cocoa powder and a sweet filling, it offers a delightful symphony of flavors that tantalizes the senses. This article will guide you through the culinary journey of creating the perfect cocoa pie, exploring various recipes and techniques to achieve a truly unforgettable dessert experience. From the selection of the finest cocoa powder to the delicate balance of sweetness and bitterness, we will delve into the art of crafting this classic treat. Whether you prefer a traditional cocoa pie with a flaky crust or a contemporary take with a velvety mousse filling, we have gathered insights and inspiration to help you create a masterpiece that will leave your friends and family in awe.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GRANNY'S COCOA CREAM PIE RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Granny's Cocoa Cream Pie Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by mikeimmell

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup cocoa
1/4 cup cornstarch/or arrowroot powder (or 1/2 cup all purpose flour)
3 egg yolks
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
9 " pre-baked pie shell

Steps:

  • Mix cocoa, cornstarch, beaten egg yolks; sugar and salt, then add milk gradually, while stirring in a pot over med-high heat. Cook until thick, beating it smooth. While stirring, mix in the vanilla. Cream pies take some time to thicken, so stir... and stir (10 to 15 minutes). Using a heavy bottom pan really helps. Just keep it up until it thickens. Pour into a pre-baked pie shell. Put in the fridge to chill for several hours before serving. Add whipped cream, cool whip, or a baked meringue for the topping if you like :)

COCOA CRISPY RICE CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT MOUSSE PIE RECIPE BY TASTY



Cocoa Crispy Rice Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Pie Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cocoa crispy rice cereal, semi-sweet chocolate chips, unsalted butter, nonstick cooking spray, chocolate hazelnut spread, heavy cream, sugar, sugar, unsalted butter, cocoa crispy rice cereal, toasted hazelnuts, kosher salt

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups cocoa crispy rice cereal
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 stick
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
½ cup chocolate hazelnut spread
1 ½ cups heavy cream, cold
¼ cup sugar
⅓ cup sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
½ cup cocoa crispy rice cereal
½ cup toasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Add the crispy rice cereal to a zip-top bag, seal, and crush into crumbs with a rolling pin. Transfer the crumbs to a large bowl.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until melted and smooth, about 1 minute total.
  • Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal crumbs and stir to combine.
  • Grease 9½-inch (24-centimeter) pie dish with nonstick spray. Pour the crust mixture into the dish and press into an even layer against the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
  • Chill in the refrigerator while you make the mousse.
  • Make the chocolate hazelnut mousse: Microwave the chocolate hazelnut spread for 30 seconds. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cold heavy cream with an electric hand mixer until soft peaks form. Add the sugar and beat to incorporate.
  • Using a rubber spatula, fold the warm chocolate hazelnut spread into the whipped cream until incorporated.
  • Remove the crust from the refrigerator and pour in the mousse. Spread in an even layer.
  • Cover the pie with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
  • Make the crispy rice topping: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add the sugar to a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook without stirring for 1-2 minutes, until the sugar begins to caramelize. Swirl it around in the pan to help caramelize evenly.
  • Once the sugar is light amber in color, reduce the heat to low and add the butter. Use a rubber spatula to stir until the butter is melted, then turn off the heat. Add the crispy rice cereal and toasted hazelnuts and quickly stir to coat.
  • Transfer the topping to the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with the salt. Use two forks to separate the mixture into smaller chunks, being careful not to touch the hot sugar with your hands. Let cool completely, about 15 minutes. The topping can be made 1 day ahead. Store in an airtight container once cooled.
  • When ready to serve, remove the pie from the freezer. Decorate the top with the crispy rice topping. Let the pie sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing with a sharp knife. Warm the blade in hot water and wipe between each cut for clean slices.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 34 grams

COCOA PIE



Cocoa Pie image

I belong to several senior groups, and my Cocoa Pie always receives compliments when I bring it to their covered-dish luncheons. These days, I especially like recipes such as this one that are quick to make and require ingredients I have on hand.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups boiling water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter
1 deep-dish pie crust (9 inches), baked
Whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, flour, cocoa and salt. Add water; mix well and cook until thickened. Remove from the heat; add vanilla and butter. Cool slightly. Pour into pie crust. Refrigerate. Garnish with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts :

COCOA MOUSSE PIE



Cocoa Mousse Pie image

This is my husband's favorite dessert. It's cool, creamy, chocolaty and a snap to fix.-Patti Beatty, Hamilton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches)
Additional whipped topping and baking cocoa, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and cocoa. Beat in milk and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into crust. Cover and freeze for 20 minutes. Garnish with additional whipped topping an cocoa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BONNIES SNOW GHOST COCOA CREAM PIE RECIPE - (3.4/5)



Bonnies Snow Ghost Cocoa Cream Pie Recipe - (3.4/5) image

Provided by LyndaD

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 -inch) baked pastry shell or crumb crust
1/2 cup Herseys cocoa
1 1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
3 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Combine cocoa, sugar, salt, and cornstarch in a medium saucepan. Gradually blend milk into dry ingredients, stirring until smooth. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until filling boils. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat; blend butter and vanilla, pour into pie crust. Carefully press plastic wrap directly onto pie filling. Cool. Chill in refrigerator for about 3 to 4 hours. Garish with whipped cream.

COCOA MOCHA PIE



Cocoa Mocha Pie image

In Center, Texas, Carolyn Crump combines coffee and Milky Way candy bars to create this cool and creamy dessert. "I usually prepare the pie the night before, then garnish each slice with extra candy bar chunks before serving," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 Milky Way candy bars (2.05 ounces each), divided
1/4 cup milk
2 to 3 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches) or chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)

Steps:

  • Finely chop four candy bars; place in a microwave-safe bowl. Add milk and coffee granules; heat and stir until melted and smooth. , Place ice cream in a bowl; fold in mocha mixture. Spoon into crust; freeze. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving. Cut remaining candy bars into 1/2-in. pieces for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

COCOA CRISPY RICE CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT MOUSSE PIE RECIPE



Cocoa Crispy Rice Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Pie Recipe image

Provided by Skeff

Number Of Ingredients 15

CRUST
3 cups cocoa crispy rice cereal
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 stick
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT MOUSSE
½ cup chocolate hazelnut spread
1 ½ cups heavy cream, cold
¼ cup sugar
COCOA CRISPY RICE TOPPING
⅓ cup sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
½ cup cocoa crispy rice cereal
½ cup toasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Add the crispy rice cereal to a zip-top bag, seal, and crush into crumbs with a rolling pin. Transfer the crumbs to a large bowl. In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until melted and smooth, about 1 minute total. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal crumbs and stir to combine. Grease 9½-inch (24-centimeter) pie dish with nonstick spray. Pour the crust mixture into the dish and press into an even layer against the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Chill in the refrigerator while you make the mousse. Make the chocolate hazelnut mousse: Microwave the chocolate hazelnut spread for 30 seconds. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat the cold heavy cream with an electric hand mixer until soft peaks form. Add the sugar and beat to incorporate. Using a rubber spatula, fold the warm chocolate hazelnut spread into the whipped cream until incorporated. Remove the crust from the refrigerator and pour in the mousse. Spread in an even layer. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours, or overnight. Make the crispy rice topping: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the sugar to a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook without stirring for 1-2 minutes, until the sugar begins to caramelize. Swirl it around in the pan to help caramelize evenly. Once the sugar is light amber in color, reduce the heat to low and add the butter. Use a rubber spatula to stir until the butter is melted, then turn off the heat. Add the crispy rice cereal and toasted hazelnuts and quickly stir to coat. Transfer the topping to the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with the salt. Use two forks to separate the mixture into smaller chunks, being careful not to touch the hot sugar with your hands. Let cool completely, about 15 minutes. The topping can be made 1 day ahead. Store in an airtight container once cooled. When ready to serve, remove the pie from the freezer. Decorate the top with the crispy rice topping. Let the pie sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing with a sharp knife. Warm the blade in hot water and wipe between each cut for clean slices.

COCOA CREAM PIE



COCOA CREAM PIE image

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 10

Granny's Cocoa Cream Pie
It's simple and tasty. This really was a simple desert often used during the 30's and 40's.
½ c. cocoa
¼ cup cornstarch/or arrowroot powder (or ½ c. all purpose flour)
3 egg yolks
1 ½ c. sugar
¼ tsp. salt
2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Mix cocoa, cornstarch, beaten egg yolks; sugar and salt, then add milk gradually, while stirring in a pot over med-high heat. Cook until thick, beating it smooth. Cream pies take some time to thicken, so stir... and stir (10-15 min). Using a heavy bottom pan really helps. Just keep it up until it thickens. Pour into a pre-baked pie shell. Put in the fridge to chill, add whipped cream if you like :0 Or use the left over egg whites for a meringue topping!

Steps:

  • Granny's Cocoa Cream Pie It's simple and tasty. This really was a simple desert often used during the 30's and 40's. ½ c. cocoa ¼ cup cornstarch/or arrowroot powder (or ½ c. all purpose flour) 3 egg yolks 1 ½ c. sugar ¼ tsp. salt 2 c. milk 1 tsp. vanilla Mix cocoa, cornstarch, beaten egg yolks; sugar and salt, then add milk gradually, while stirring in a pot over med-high heat. Cook until thick, beating it smooth. Cream pies take some time to thicken, so stir... and stir (10-15 min). Using a heavy bottom pan really helps. Just keep it up until it thickens. Pour into a pre-baked pie shell. Put in the fridge to chill, add whipped cream if you like :0 Or use the left over egg whites for a meringue topping!

GRANDMA'S COCOA MERINGUE PIE



Grandma's Cocoa Meringue Pie image

This is a chocolate custard pie recipe my grandmother taught me many years ago. It's always a big hit at church functions, charity bake sales, or family get-togethers.

Provided by Troy Yarbrough

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Meringue Pie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
4 egg whites
¼ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C.)
  • In a large saucepan or double boiler combine flour, cocoa powder, 1 cup of sugar, and salt. Mix well, then stir in milk and egg yolks. Whisk until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour mixture into baked pie shell.
  • In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, covering completely.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until top is lightly browned. Remove and allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 107.3 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 325 mg, Sugar 34.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of cocoa. Unsweetened cocoa powder is the best choice for this pie, as it will give you the most intense chocolate flavor. You can also use Dutch-process cocoa powder, but it will produce a slightly less intense flavor.
  • Use high-quality chocolate. The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly affect the flavor of your pie. Choose a chocolate that is at least 70% cacao.
  • Do not overcook the eggs. Overcooked eggs will make your pie tough and rubbery. Cook the eggs until they are just set, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will give the pie time to set and firm up.
  • Serve the pie with your favorite toppings. Whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh berries are all great options.

Conclusion:

This classic cocoa pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and creamy filling, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this cocoa pie a try. You won't be disappointed!

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