Granny’s Cocoa Cream Pie

By mikeimmell

Let your nostalgia run wild with this simple and delicious chocolate pie that will most likely bring back memories of your grandma's baking.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 1/4 cup cornstarch/or arrowroot powder (or 1/2 cup all purpose flour)
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 9 " pre-baked pie shell

Preparation

Step 1

Mix cocoa, cornstarch, beaten egg yolks; sugar and salt, then add milk gradually, while stirring in a pot over med-high heat.

Cook until thick, beating it smooth. While stirring, mix in the vanilla. Cream pies take some time to thicken, so stir... and stir (10 to 15 minutes).

Using a heavy bottom pan really helps. Just keep it up until it thickens. Pour into a pre-baked pie shell.

Put in the fridge to chill for several hours before serving.

Add whipped cream, cool whip, or a baked meringue for the topping if you like :)