Print

Decadent Paula Deen-Style Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe

Decadent Paula Deen-Style Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe

4.9 from 6 reviews

Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Decadent Paula Deen-Style Chocolate Cream Pie. A luscious chocolate filling nestled in a flaky pie crust, topped with whipped cream – a dessert fit for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Pie Crust:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 45 tablespoons ice water

For the Chocolate Filling:

  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped

For the Whipped Topping:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pie Crust: Combine flour and salt, cut in butter, add water, roll out and fit into a pie pan.
  2. Bake the Crust: Line with parchment and weights, bake, then let cool.
  3. Make the Chocolate Filling: Whisk sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, salt, milk; cook until thickened. Temper egg yolks, add to mixture, cook until thick. Stir in butter, vanilla, and chopped chocolate.
  4. Fill the Pie: Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled crust and chill.
  5. Prepare the Whipped Topping: Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  6. Assemble the Pie: Spread whipped cream over chilled pie before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings.

Nutrition

Keywords: #chocolatepie #pauladeenrecipe #creamypie #homemadedesserts #decadentdesserts #chocolatecravings #sweetindulgence #chocolatelover #pieheaven #desserttable #homemadegoodness #bakinglove #creamychocolate #classicdesserts #easybaking #richdesserts #comfortfoodbaking #dessertporn #chocolateindulgence #holidaybaking