Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 1/4 cup cornstarch or arrowroot powder (or 1/2 cup all-purpose flour)
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 9″ pre-baked pie shell
Instructions:
- In a pot over medium-high heat, combine cocoa, cornstarch, beaten egg yolks, sugar, and salt. Gradually add milk while stirring.
- Cook until thick, continuously stirring for 10-15 minutes. A heavy-bottomed pan works best.
- “Cream pies take some time to thicken, so stir… and stir,” emphasizes the original article.
- Once thickened, beat the mixture smooth and add vanilla.
- Pour the creamy mixture into a pre-baked 9″ pie shell.
