Then there are pies, and then there’s my grandmother’s chocolate pie. It’s a decadent chocolate custard on a flaky, almost salty crust and a bouncy meringue. It’s the showpiece for me, and whether things are good or terrible, it’s always welcome and fitting. I can’t recall a time when

My Granny’s Cocoa Cream Pie is usually a hit at holiday parties; it’s one of those unique holiday desserts that everyone looks forward to! Plus, this velvety cocoa cream pie is really simple to make.

She lived through the Great Depression, and I grew up begging her to tell me stories about it. While she felt it was amusing that a little girl would be interested in that period of history, she would still give me everything I wanted to know.
So I would go digging in her cellar/basement, discovering all sorts of treasures. I was a sucker for everything ancient and with a backstory. I still do, which is why I appreciate old, uncomplicated recipes. They contain tales and lives. This oldie belonged to my grandmother, and she cooked the finest pies! It’s easy to make and delicious.Allow your nostalgia to run wild with this easy and delicious chocolate pie, which will most likely remind you of your grandmother’s baking.

INGREDIENTS
a half-cup cocoa
1/2 cup all-purpose flour or 1/4 cup cornstarch/arrowroot powder
three egg yolks
1 and 1/2 cup sugar
a quarter teaspoon of salt
2 quarts milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
9-inch pre-baked pie crust
DETAILS
Servings 6 Minutes of preparation
120-minute cooking time