Gone to Heaven Chocolate Pie
A light and airy chocolate filling using dark chocolate chips.
Servings: 8
Calories: 540kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups Hershey's dark chocolate chips 12 oz pkg divided
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3 cups milk
- 2 tbsp butter softened
- 1 9 inch Pie Shell pre-made
- whip cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Bake pie shell; cool. Stir together sugar, cornstarch and salt in 2 quart saucepan. Combine egg yolks and milk in container with pouring spout. Gradually blend milk mixture into sugar mixture. (You can use a pre-made pie shell to save time)
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Add 1-3/4 cups chocolate chips; stir until chips are melted and mixture is well blended. Pour into prepared pie shell; press plastic wrap onto filling. Cool. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled and firm. Garnish with whipped cream and remaining chocolate chips, if desired. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 365IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 1mg