Minny's Chocolate Pie

By srumbel

Rich, velvety-chocolate and totally delicious! It is surprisingly easy to prepare with ingredients you probably have on hand. No "secret ingredient" here just a slice of decadent chocolate.
from greatefulprayerthankfulheart.com

Ingredients

• 1 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store bought)
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk, slightly beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (5 oz) can evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• whipped cream for garnishing (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Position a rack in the bottom third of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 F.

Combine the sugar, cocoa, and melted butter in a mixer on medium-low speed until thoroughly combined.

Add the eggs and egg yolk; mix on medium-high speed for three minutes.

Add the salt, milk, and vanilla; mix another 1-2 minutes.

Pour the filling into the shell and place in the oven. Bake until the crust is golden brown and filling jiggles only slightly in the very center, about 45-50 minutes. Cool completely.

Serve cold or at room temperature with whipped cream. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator.