Good Chocolate Pie

22 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 40 min
Ready In: 4 hr 50 min

“The name says it all! The crunchy walnuts perfectly complement the smooth chocolate custard. My boss says it's the best pie he's ever eaten. ” - by soggytomato

Ingredients

2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts
1/4 cup margarine, melted
3 eggs, beaten
2 1/2 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

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Original recipe yields 2 - 9 inch pies

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place margarine in a small glass bowl and melt in microwave for 45 seconds, or until liquid. Set aside to cool. In a large mixing bowl, beat together eggs, sugar, cooled margarine, and vanilla extract.
In a small bowl, sift together flour, cornstarch, and cocoa powder. Stir into egg mixture until smooth. Mix in evaporated milk, stirring until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Pour half of mixture into each pastry shell. Sprinkle each with 1 cup chopped walnuts.
Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until set in center. Allow to cool. Chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (16 total)

Calories
315 cal
16%

Fat
13.4 g
21%

Carbs
45.9 g
15%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (22)

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HEYLOVE28

Jan. 1, 2006

"ok the first time we made this it turned out like fudge. We made it again and realized we messed a ingredient up. It turned out perfect! I gave this recipe a bad review at first. I am now recanting t..." See morehat review and giving it 5 stars. yes!! I will be making this again."

UNACHICA

Dec. 4, 2002

"This was a very delicious pie. The top bakes up crunchy and the middle is like pudding. The only bad thing about this pie: waiting for it to cool. But once it sets up it is perfect. This is going i..." See moren my permanent recipe file. I didn't want to share. If you are a chocolate lover, you will love this wonderfully rich pie."

CYNDI12

Oct. 25, 2005

"This is a wonderful recipe! My boss loves chocolate pies, so I made him one for Boss's day and one for his birthday and he loved it! The walnuts made a wonderful addition to the pie as well.Several p..." See moreeople have asked for the recipe. I would not change a thing! This is a great recipe that I plan to use again and again. THANKS!"

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