Chocolate Pie

I have actually NEVER cooked a Thanksgiving meal before. We've always been invited and asked to bring a side or something. Last year was the first time we where having Thanksgiving at our home and my parents ended up coming to visit and took care of the whole thing.  This year I really thought I was going to prepare our first Thanksgiving meal at home but again, we where invited somewhere. This time I was asked to bring a few things one of them being a pie. I have also never ever made a pie before (isn't Gabe so lucky to have married me? Poor thing.).  I've had this chocolate pie recipe for about a month now and still haven't made it, so I thought I'd make it for tomorrow.  So yes, I have never tired this recipe but it looks easy and delicious. I'm excited to try it. And this pregnant lady has really high hopes for this pie so it better be everything it's said to be!!

Ingredients

• 1 whole Pie Crust, Baked And Cooled (or Can Use Oreo Or Graham Cracker Crust)
• 1-1/2 cup Sugar
• 1/4 cup Cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 3 cups Whole Milk
• 4 whole Egg Yolks
• 6-1/2 ounces, weight Bittersweet Chocolate, Chopped Finely
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
•  Whipped Cream, For Serving

Preparation Instructions

Combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan. Stir or whisk together.

Pour in milk and egg yolks, and whisk together.

Stir over medium heat until the mixture just barely comes to a boil and becomes thick, about 6-8 minutes (maybe less, maybe more; just watch it!) The second it starts to bubble and thicken (note: It should be thick like pudding!) remove it from the heat. Add the chocolate, vanilla, and butter, and stir until everything is beautifully combined.

Pour the pudding into the pie crust (if there is extra, spoon it into small dishes) and place in the fridge to chill for 4 hours uncovered.

Cut into slices and serve with whipped cream!