How Do You Make Chocolate Custard For A Chocolate Pie Recipe?
It just wouldn’t be the holidays without this terrifically rich chocolate pie dessert. Thick and creamy chocolate custard is surrounded by a flaky, golden pie crust. Topped with just a dab of whipped cream this pie is the perfect ending to any holiday meal. Easy to make and quick to prepare this heavenly chocolate pie recipe is most certainly a recipe book keeper. Serve with a big tall glass of milk or cup of coffee for great after dinner conversation. Brown pie shell in the oven according to the instructions. Set browned pie shell aside to cool. Combine eggs, sugar, flour and cocoa in a medium sized sauce pan over medium heat. Gradually add hot water, continuously stirring to avoid burning the custard. Cook over medium heat until mixture has thickened. Pour the chocolate pie filling into cooked pie shell and let cool. OPTIONAL This chocolate custard pie is delicious just as it is, but if you’d like to add a little something special, the following steps are for making the meringue topp