Recipe – Grandma’s Chocolate Pie

Chocolate Pie has long been a beloved holiday dessert among Americans. This rich, decadent treat makes for an excellent accompaniment to any dinner or cookout.

Chocolate Pie’s worldwide fame can be traced back to Christian Kent Nelson, a former schoolteacher who invented it in 1921. Together with Russell Stover – superintendent of Graham Ice Cream Company in Omaha – Nelson and Stover patented their confection under the name Eskimo Pie in 1921.

Chocolate Pie is one of America’s beloved desserts, made with chocolate, sugar, eggs, and butter. Serve it with whipped cream or ice cream for an unforgettable dessert for any special occasion.

Chocolate Pie’s popularity has only increased with age, becoming one of the world’s most beloved desserts. Enjoyed by people across all demographics and generations alike, it has become an American classic that everyone must try at least once.

Many prefer this dessert over other pies because of its richness and sweetness. Plus, it’s economical to satisfy your sweet tooth on a budget!

Chocolate Pie was first developed in America but has now become popular around the globe. It’s an easy-to-make dessert that will please anyone who appreciates chocolate.

A classic American pie beloved by all ages. It boasts a delicious crust filled with decadent chocolate filling and chocolate topping, finished off with fluffy whipped cream.

Chocolate Pie’s popularity has skyrocketed in recent years. It can now be found at fast food restaurants and bakeries nationwide.

This dessert is a favorite at restaurants that serve Italian cuisine. It features an irresistible chocolate filling and crunchy crust that makes it ideal for taking on the go.

Another popular option is German chocolate pie. Similar to a traditional German chocolate cake, but with an irresistibly crisp pie-like crust and stronger chocolate flavors.

An American classic that has been handed down from generation to generation. Unlike other pies, it doesn’t require baking skills. It makes for a wonderful sweet for entertaining any time of the year, especially on Christmas when it’s especially delicious to mark the holiday.

Pies have long been an American classic and are frequently served on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or other special occasions. Chocolate pie is unbeatably comforting, and you can never have too much. It has become a go-to accompaniment for almost any dinner or cookout you can think of – and best of all – you don’t feel guilty about it

Ingredients:

Ingredients For pie:

• 4 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 cup sugar
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 egg yolk
• 1 ½ cups whole milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 (15 ounce) package pastry for a
   9-inch crust pie

For meringue:

• 2 egg whites
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation Directions

• Roll on the crust sheet on the worktable, then roll it out and place it in a 9-inch round pan. Place it well on the bottom and on the edge of the tray.
• Cut the excess dough from the edge. Poke holes in the crust with a for.
• Put baking paper on top and add counterweights made of ceramic balls for the tart to prevent the dough from swelling.
• Place the baking pan in the oven preheated to 375 degrees F and bake for 15 minutes.
• Remove the baking pan from the oven, and remove the baking paper and the ceramic balls. Bake again for another 5 minutes until it browns a little.
• While the crust pie is baking, you can prepare the cocoa cream. In a pot, add milk, sugar, salt, egg yolks, vanilla extract, cocoa, and flour.
• With the help of a whisk, homogenize the composition well and cook the cream on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring continuously.
• Take the cream off the heat and put it over the baked crust.
• Now you can prepare the meringue. Add the egg whites and salt to a bowl. Using a mixer, beat the egg whites until they become fluffy.
• Now add the sugar and continue beating until the egg white hardens and becomes smooth. At the end, add the lemon juice and beat for another 1 minute.
• Put the meringue on top of the cocoa cream and put the pie in the oven. Bake for 15 minutes at 375 degrees F until lightly browned on top.
• Serve warm!

Servings

• Makes 8 servings

Enjoy!