Chocolate Pie

I made this pie on Sunday morning using ingredients I already had in my pantry, everyone likes chocolate pie. Because it requires you to whisk the filling constantly for about 20 minutes – I considered that my workout – so, I could enjoy a big, fat slice guilt free!

• 1 – 9″ pie shell, baked
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons butter

1. Blind bake a 9″ pie crust. Prick the bottom of the raw crust with a fork, line with foil or parchment paper, and fill with beans, rice, or pie weights. Bake in a preheated 425º oven for 15 to 20 minutes until golden. Set aside.
2. In a double boiler, add sugar, cocoa powder, flour, egg yolk, and milk. Whisk constantly until it thickens to the consistency of custard – about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in butter. Pour hot custard into pie shell. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.