Chocolate Pie

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 3 whole egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoon melted margarine
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 whole 1 X 9-inch pre-baked or graham cracker pie crust
1. Place enough water in the bottom boiler so it doesn’t touch the top boiler. Place on high heat to bring the water to a boil.
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2. Start by putting the cocoa, flour and cornstarch into your double boiler and whisk until fully mixed.
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3. Once the water is boiling, add 1/2 the water and mix thoroughly. Then add the rest of the water, milk and 3 egg yolks and again, whisk thoroughly until combined.
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4. Keep the water boiling and stir the chocolate mixture occasionally until fully thickened, but do not overcook. It should be nearly as thick as you want the finished pie to be. When you run a spoon through, it should form peeks.
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5. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla.
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6. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and place in fridge to set for about 3-4 hours. Serve with whipping cream and enjoy.