Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie
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Rich and oh-so-chocolaty, this silky pie is a cinch to prepare. The mouth-watering filling and flaky crust are an unbeatable combination that's sure to make this pie one of your family's favorite desserts, too.
-Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario
SERVINGS: 6-8
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Chill
TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup baking cocoa
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch salt
- 2-1/4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
- Whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles
Directions:
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, flour and salt; gradually add water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla.
Pour into pastry shell. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles. Yield: 6-8 servings.