This Classic Chocolate Pie is a rich and creamy Southern dessert made with homemade chocolate pudding filling, a buttery pie crust, and fluffy whipped cream. Every bite is silky, smooth, and loaded with deep chocolate flavor.
Perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, potlucks, and special occasions.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Rich chocolate flavor
Smooth creamy texture
Southern classic
Easy make-ahead dessert
Perfect holiday pie
Chocolate lover approved
Ingredients
For The Pie
1 baked 9-inch pie crust
For The Chocolate Filling
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups whole milk
4 egg yolks
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For The Whipped Cream
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish
Chocolate curls
Chocolate shavings
Instructions
Step 1: Make The Filling
In a saucepan whisk together:
Sugar
Cornstarch
Salt
Milk
Cook over medium heat until thickened.
Step 2: Temper The Eggs
Whisk egg yolks in a bowl.
Slowly add a small amount of hot mixture.
Return mixture to saucepan.
Cook for 2 minutes.
Step 3: Add Chocolate
Remove from heat.
Stir in:
Chocolate
Butter
Vanilla
Mix until smooth and glossy.
Step 4: Fill The Pie
Pour filling into baked pie crust.
Smooth the top.
Cover with plastic wrap touching the surface.
Chill for 4-6 hours.
Step 5: Make Whipped Cream
Beat:
Heavy cream
Powdered sugar
Vanilla
Until stiff peaks form.
Step 6: Decorate
Spread or pipe whipped cream over the pie.
Top with chocolate curls.
Tips For The Best Chocolate Pie
Use real chocolate for the richest flavor.
Chill completely before slicing.
Pipe whipped cream for bakery-style presentation.
Add chocolate shavings just before serving.
What To Serve With Chocolate Pie
Coffee
Vanilla Ice Cream
Fresh Strawberries
Hot Chocolate
Storage
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
More Chocolate Desserts You'll Love
Chocolate Cream Pie
Chocolate Chess Pie
Chocolate Mousse
Death By Chocolate Trifle
Chocolate Fudge
Final Thoughts
This Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie is creamy, rich, and loaded with homemade chocolate flavor. It's a Southern dessert classic that never goes out of style.