Chocolate Pudding Pie Recipe Recipe

Filling :

Step 1 : 

• Whisk sugar, cocoa powder, and cornstarch in a large saucepan to combine.
• Add eggs and egg yolks and whisk vigorously, making sure to get into corners of pan, until smooth.
• Whisk in milk, vanilla, and salt.

Step 2 : 

• Place saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer, whisking often and making sure to get into corners of pan, 8–10 minutes (mixture should be bubbling and thickened).
• Reduce heat and continue to simmer, whisking constantly, 3 minutes.
• Let pudding cool 5 minutes, whisking every minute.

Step 3 :

• Add chocolate to pudding and whisk until melted and fully incorporated.
• Scrape filling into pie crust; smooth surface.
• Chill until cold and set, at least 2 hours and up to 3 days.

Assembly :

Step 4 : 

• Stir gelatin and 1 Tbsp. water in a small bowl.
• Let sit until solidified, about 5 minutes.
• Microwave in 5-second intervals until melted, or set in a bowl of very hot water and let sit until melted.

Step 5 :

• Using an electric mixer, beat cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl until soft peaks form.
• Add melted gelatin and beat until medium peaks form.
• Spoon whipped cream over filling, swirling as desired.
• Chill until set, about 1 hour.
• Dust with cocoa powder if desired.

Step 6 : 

• Do Ahead: Pie can be made 3 days ahead.
• Keep chilled.