Quick and Easy Chocolate Pudding Pie Recipe

For the crust:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

• 3 cups milk
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• Pinch of salt
• 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• Whipped cream, for serving (optional)

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. 2

   Make the crust. In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and brown sugar.

3. 3

   Drizzle the melted butter over the crumb mixture and stir until well combined.

4. 4

   Using your hands, press the graham cracker mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, covering the whole pan in an even layer.

5. 5

   Using the bottom of a water glass or measuring cup, press down on the crust to pack it into the pie pan.

6. 6

   Transfer the crust to the oven and bake until slightly golden brown, about 10 minutes. Set the crust aside to cool.
   

7. 7

   In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.

8. 8

   Whisking constantly, bring the liquid to a boil and cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low.
   

9. 9

   In a small mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup, combine the eggs with ¼ cup of the hot pudding mixture, whisking rapidly to avoid curdling.

10. 10

    Add the egg mixture to the pot with the pudding mixture, and stir to combine.

11. 11

    Remove the pot from the heat and whisk the vanilla extract and bittersweet chocolate into the pudding until the chocolate is fully melted, about 3 minutes.

12. 12

    Pour the pudding filling into the pie shell and place a piece of plastic wrap over the top of the pie, gently pressing it into the surface of the pie filling.

13. 13

    Transfer the pie plate to the refrigerator to cool until fully set, 3–4 hours. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and additional graham cracker crumbs.

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