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Chocolate Cream Pie II

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"This is an old family recipe my grandmother used to make me when I was a little boy."
Chocolate Cream Pie II Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 106 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch pie

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
  • 3 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

What to Drink?
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together egg yolks and sugar. Mix in cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt. Add milk and stir gently.
  2. Pour mixture into a large saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in butter or margarine and vanilla extract. Cool slightly, then pour mixture into pastry shell. Chill before serving. Garnish with whipped topping.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2005 by M.B. 
I made this today for our Thanksgiving dinner as an alternative for those that don't like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2005 by Jay 
this has a wonderful flavor - though the first time i tried it, it wouldn't set and i just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2003 by Karen 
This recipe took quite awhile to prepare as the time it took to come to a boil was about 30... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2006 by MELISSABEAR 
ABSOLUTLY wonderful! I've made many pies, but never a chocolate cream, and I'm so glad I came... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2006 by PatsFan 
I used 4 heaping tablespoons of cornstarch, an extra egg yoke, 2 cups cream and one cup of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2004 by JENNA B. 
I finally found a chocolate cream pie recipe that uses cocoa instead of baker's chocolate!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2004 by BONBON4 
Excellant recipe! My family loved it! Since it was Thanksgiving I modified the recipe using... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2005 by Kay 
Just made this pie today and my family loved it.I tried it out on my chocolate expert,my 15yr.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2005 by NUTSABOUTCOOKIN 
Absolutely the smoothest choc. pie I've ever made. I used homemade whipped cream topping and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2005 by tmcnaspy 
It did take some time to cook the pudding but I thought it was the best flavored I have ever... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Chocolate Cream Pie II

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 363

  • Total Fat: 13.4g
  • Cholesterol: 91mg
  • Sodium: 315mg
  • Total Carbs: 57.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g

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