GRANDMA JACKSON'S CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE

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This chocolate cream pie is an old-fashioned recipe just like grandma used to make. It's made with simple ingredients and very easy to prepare. The trick is not letting the chocolate mixture burn. Once cooked, it's thick and creamy. Just the way filling for a chocolate cream pie should be. The light and fluffy meringue on top is...

Provided by Gail Welch

Categories     Chocolate

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 c sugar
1/3 c all-purpose flour
1/4 c cocoa, unsweetened
3 large egg yolks, beaten
2 c pet milk (evaporated) or milk
1/2 stick butter
1 pie shell, baked
MERINGUE
3 large egg whtes
3 Tbsp sugar
1/8 tsp cream of tartar or baking powder
NOTE: I LIKE TO USE 4 EGG WHITES, 6 TABLESPOONS (1/3 CUP) SUGAR, 1/8 TSP CREAM OF TARTAR AND A TSP VANILLA TO MAKE THE MERINGUE,

Steps:

  • 1. Put all ingredients (for pie filling) in a saucepan and cook until thickened and bubbly. NOTE: I mix beaten egg yolks and milk together in a saucepan then add dry ingredients and butter; whisk until bubbly and thickened.
  • 2. Pour into cooled pre-baked pie shell.
  • 3. Make the meringue by beating egg whites until stiff. Add sugar one tablespoon at a time.
  • 4. Add cream of tartar or baking powder (and vanilla if desired.)
  • 5. Beat until stiff.
  • 6. Put meringue on top of the pie.
  • 7. Bake at 400 degrees 5-8 minutes or until lightly brown.
  • 8. Cool on wire rack.

Abul Hashem
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This pie is the perfect combination of chocolate and cream. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Small Singer Noyon
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I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out great!


Jessica Greenwell
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This pie is so delicious, I could eat it every day!


L Bragg
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I've been making this pie for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover.


Aadesh activitie
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This pie is always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone who tries it loves it!


Rida Khan
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Diane Spurlock
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This pie is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.


535 EAGLE
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The crust is the perfect balance of flaky and tender. It's the perfect complement to the creamy filling.


James Roark
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The chocolate cream filling is so rich and decadent. I could eat it by the spoonful!


Samuel Okonya
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This pie is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use store-bought pie crust to save time.


King Nature
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I'm not usually a big fan of chocolate cream pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The filling was light and fluffy, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making this pie again!


Vasita Nailumu
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This pie was a hit at my last dinner party. The guests raved about the creamy filling and the delicious crust. I will definitely be making this pie again!


Kurtis Weatherly
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Grandma Jackson's Chocolate Cream Pie is a classic dessert that is sure to please everyone. The chocolate cream filling is rich and decadent, and the flaky crust is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe!