Grandma’s Chocolate Pie
Ingredients:
½ cup cocoa
¼ cup cornstarch
3 egg yolks
1 ½ cups sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions:
Mix Ingredients: In a medium-sized pot, combine cocoa, cornstarch, beaten egg yolks, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Gradually add milk while stirring to ensure a smooth mixture.
Cook Filling: Place the pot over medium-high heat. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth. This process usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
Prepare Pie Shell: Pour the thickened chocolate filling into a pre-baked pie shell. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Chill: Refrigerate the pie for several hours or until fully chilled and set.