Chocolate Cream Pie





This is the classic Chocolate Cream Pie that you have been searching for. Consistency, depth of chocolate flavor and level of sweetness are perfect

Chocolate Cream Pie

Serves: 6
Yield:1


Ingredients:
  • 1 2/3 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 5 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1 (14 ounce) can eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 egg yolks, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 (9 inch) baked pastry shells

Instructions:
  1. Mix water and cornstarch and cocoa until smooth.
  2. Sir in Eagle Brand milk and egg yolks.
  3. Cook until thick in saucepan or microwave.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter.
  5. Add vanilla.
  6. Cool slightly (stirring occasionally).
  7. Pour into baked pie shell.
  8. For meringue: Preheat oven to 400°.
  9. Top with meringue and brown.
  10. Or may top with whipped cream after chilling pie.


Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-cream-pie-43100