Million Dollar Chocolate Pie

Time :1 30

Yield :8 servings

Recipe Background

Want a dessert fit for royalty? Million Dollar Chocolate Pie is like money in the bank when it comes to rich, decadent taste! An extravagant, creamy chocolate filling sits on a throne of flaky pie crust for a simple yet elegant dividend of exquisite, chocolatey superiority. Crowned with rich whipped cream, this Million Dollar Chocolate Pie takes the cake with its commanding presentation. It's truly priceless!

Ingredients

1 (14.1-ounce 2-count) box pie crust dough, 1 pie crust reserved for another use
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
2 large eggs beaten
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
whipped cream to taste, for serving

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In an ungreased 9-inch pie plate, add the pie crust dough and decoratively crimp the edges.
Lightly prick the crust with a fork. Line it with aluminum foil or parchment paper and fill it with pie weights or dried beans.
Bake the crust until it is set, about 12-15 minutes.
Discard the foil and the weights and bake the crust until it is just dry, but not browned, about 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, add the granulated sugar, the cocoa powder, the butter, the eggs, the evaporated milk, the vanilla extract, and the salt and whisk until it is completely smooth.
Pour the filling into the pie shell and bake until the filling is set around the edges and a little jiggly in the center, about 45 minutes. About halfway through the baking time, cover the edges of the crust with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
Transfer the pie plate to a wire rack and let the pie cool completely.
Slice the pie, top with the whipped cream, and serve.