Chocolate Cream Pie Made With Hershey's Cocoa
Who doesn't love a good, old-fashioned chocolate cream pie? It's the perfect dessert for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or just want to treat yourself after a long day. And when it comes to making chocolate cream pie, there's no better ingredient than Hershey's cocoa. Here's how to make a delicious chocolate cream pie using Hershey's cocoa.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Hershey's cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
4. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, or until it's lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
5. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, cornstarch, Hershey's cocoa powder, and salt.
6. Gradually whisk in the whole milk until the mixture is smooth.
7. Add the egg yolks and whisk until well combined.
8. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and comes to a boil.
9. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until the butter is melted and the mixture is well combined.
10. Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust and smooth it out with a spatula.
11. Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the filling is set.
12. Serve the pie cold, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Tips
1. Make sure to use whole milk in the filling. Using skim or low-fat milk will result in a thinner, less creamy filling.
2. When whisking in the whole milk, be sure to do it gradually to prevent lumps from forming.
3. Stir the filling constantly when cooking it over medium heat to prevent it from burning or sticking to the bottom of the saucepan.
4. To ensure that the pie sets properly, refrigerate it for at least 2 hours before serving.
5. For an extra-decadent pie, use chocolate graham crackers instead of regular graham crackers for the crust.
Conclusion
With its rich, chocolatey filling and buttery graham cracker crust, this chocolate cream pie made with Hershey's cocoa is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion, and it's surprisingly easy to make. So why not give it a try today?