Grandma’s Cocoa Cream Pie

This Cocoa Cream Pie features a luscious, chocolatey custard filling set in a pre-baked crust. It’s a classic, old-fashioned dessert that’s best served chilled.

Granny’s Cocoa Cream Pie

Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity

Cocoa powder 1/2 cup

Flour or cornstarch 1/2 cup or 1/4 cup

Egg yolks (beaten) 3

Sugar 1 cup

Salt 1/4 teaspoon

Milk 2 cups

Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon

Butter 1 tablespoon

Pre-baked pie crust 1

Instructions

Step 1: Mix the Base

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the cocoa, flour (or cornstarch), beaten egg yolks, sugar, and salt.

Step 2: Cook and Thicken

Gradually stir in the milk over medium-high heat. Keep whisking constantly until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency—about 10 minutes. Be patient and continue stirring to keep it smooth and prevent sticking.

Step 3: Add Flavor and Butter

Remove the pan from the heat, then stir in the vanilla and butter until fully melted and incorporated.

Step 4: Fill and Chill

Pour the hot custard into the pre-baked pie shell. Refrigerate for several hours until the filling is completely set.

Step 5: Serve

Top with whipped cream if desired, or use leftover egg whites to make a meringue topping before serving.