My Granny’s Cocoa Cream Pie

02/24/2012

My great granny was a very resourceful woman. She lived thru the depression, and I grew up begging for any story she would tell me of those days. She always thought it funny for young girl to want to know about that time in history, but she would still tell me what I wanted to know.

I enjoyed digging in her cellar/basement; I found all kinds of goodies. I loved everything that was old and had a story. I still do, that’s why I love old simple recipes. They have stories and life in them. This oldie was my granny’s she made the best pies! It’s simple and tasty. This really was a simple desert often used during the 30’s and 40’s.

½ c. cocoa

¼ cup cornstarch (or ½ c. all purpose flour)

3 eggs

1 ½ c. sugar

¼ tsp. salt

2 c. milk

1 tsp. vanilla

Mix cocoa, cornstarch, beaten egg yolks; sugar and salt, then add milk gradually, while stirring in a pot over med-high heat. Cook until thick, beating it smooth. Pour into a pre-baked pie shell. Put in the fridge to chill, add whipped cream if you like :0

Just a note: I no longer use cornstarch, I substitute with arrowroot flour or unbleached flour. I also use organic sugar or honey in my recipes.

Enjoy some old fashioned goodness!

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Debbie link

02/24/2012 15:16

Hi Abby Jo! You are so right... this recipe is simple and chocolate is my anything is my favorite... I've been baking fruit pies with great success ( also very simple ) and I can't wait to try this recipe of your Grannys'. I had a Granny too!
Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Deb

Abby Jo

02/24/2012 18:48

I'm so glad you're going to try this, I promise you will love it ;)

Jan

02/25/2012 07:48

Hi Abby Jo,
I stopped by today after a visit with my friend Deb's Dandelion House blog. I can remember my father telling about his mother's chocolate pie, and I bet that it just might be something very similar to your gram's! Thank you for a wonderful memory and putting a smile on my face today...Now I need to make the pie!!
Thank you,
Jan

Abby Jo

02/25/2012 17:48

Jan,
I'm so glad this brought a smile to your face :) Tell me how the pie turns out. I'm thinking I need to make another one :)

Eriola

03/27/2013 09:51

This looks amazing! Do you cook the pie after you pour the chocolate filling in it?
Thanks,
Eriola

Green Bean link

02/27/2012 11:48

This looks great. I cannot wait to try it. Unfortunately, neither of my grandmothers cooked much and they left no recipes behind.

Abby Jo

02/27/2012 22:41

Thanks, do try it...and you can adopt it as your granny's recipe too :)

KarenLynn@Lil'SuburbanHomestead link

02/27/2012 18:15

Wow this pie just looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing your recipe and you are so talented I wish my crust looked like that!

Abby Jo

02/27/2012 22:45

Thank you, but you know all it takes is a little practice :)

Regina

02/29/2012 16:58

Oh my goodness! This pie brings back memories. My mother made this all the time when I was growing up. It was my Dad's favorite. (Although she added a meringue top!) I just made it tonight and it was wonderful. Thanks for the memory!

Abby Jo

02/29/2012 19:45

I some times add a meringue top, and other times I whip up some fresh cream to go with it. Glad it brought you sweet memories.

Rachel Schichtl link

03/03/2012 10:23

That looks delicious. And So simple.

Lisa M link

03/19/2012 17:22

This pie looks so good. I saw it when it posted and was thinking of making a treat for the boys this week. I am going to try to cook it in little ramekins as my boys can not have the crust (gluten free). Thank you for sharing :)

Heather Corbin link

04/06/2012 05:58

I just printed this off to make for Easter with my Grandma. She was raised during the great depression and is also a very resourceful woman and fabulous cook! I am privileged to have spent lots of time with her during my life. She is funny, though..... she always says "I don't know why they call it the 'good old days'". According to her there is nothing good about out houses, and pumping water for baths and laundry! LOL!

Laura

06/07/2012 16:08

This looks fabulous and will be a great treat for my family! I have one question - the ingredients list 3 eggs and in the instructions it says beat the egg yolks. Am I using just the yolks for the recipe or the whole egg beaten? Thanks for the inspiration!

Abby Jo

06/07/2012 16:52

Yes, you can use the whole egg. I do :), but if you want a nice meringue on top ( my grandma always did ) just use the egg yokes, and save your egg whites. Have fun making this ;)

martina

07/13/2012 12:21

Hi, I was just wondering. Do you need to cook the pie once you pour it into the shell?

Abby Jo

07/14/2012 09:22

No you don't have to bake it :) It's all ready to enjoy! Just make sure you pour it into a pre-baked shell.

Martina

07/14/2012 17:19

I made one last night. It didn't last long,lol. It was delicious!

Alicia

11/21/2012 13:54

Is this mixed heated in a pot On the stove??

Abby Jo

11/21/2012 15:51

Yes, just mix it up in a pan on the stove :)

Jenny

01/06/2013 16:38

This looks delicious!! I am going to make this this coming weekend. Thank you for sharing!!

Michelle DeVaul

01/08/2013 06:03

Just finished making it...hope I cooked it long enough...if not its just me, a big spoon and that pie! Thank u for sharing!

Amy

01/18/2013 11:51

Is that all purpose flour in place of the cornstarch? I can't wait to make this! We are having a "football party" this weekend and everyone is bringing over whatever they want. This is going to be one of my special treats!! :)

Abby Jo

03/20/2013 16:13

Yes, it is all purpose flour!

Jill Schwieger link

02/19/2013 18:13

Abby Jo....I just saw your beautiful pie on Pinterest, and had to come get your recipe! I can't remember the last time I had chocolate pie like this, but it won't be much longer now....thanks!! Blessings....Jill

Dona

03/07/2013 11:52

thanks for posting this recipe from your grandmother. I cook every Wednesday night for church so I always try to find new things to make. I am so glad I tried this recipe. Found it on Pinterest, thanks for posting it , easy ingredients and totally yummy.

Leigh13

03/20/2013 15:20

Looks perfect! Just one question, how much arrowroot powder would you use? Cornstarch makes me ill so I am looking for substitutes. Flour sounds okay, but I'd like to try arrowroot.

Abby Jo

03/20/2013 16:15

I would try 1/4 cup and see if it thickens up for you :) it should,I always use the same as I would for cornstarch. :)

Cristina

03/27/2013 14:04

I feel like i need better instructions. Do i put in this in the oven or the freezer? And for how long?

Abby Jo

04/06/2013 19:37

I just added a couple directions for you in the post, and you just chill it in the fridge :)

Monica link

04/13/2013 18:26

This pie looks absolutely divine! And it looks simply too! Can't wait to try it out!

mkkik link

05/15/2013 18:39

i use flour is it the same as the cornstartch, and do you need to put plastic wrap over the filling to keep it from getting a skim on top

Abby Jo

05/16/2013 14:43

Yes, it is the same. Plastic wrap is always a great idea, I think we eat it to fast though!

Kathy Easter

05/16/2013 13:08

On the direction I don't see the vanilla. I recall my mom would put it in after the thicking. How do you do it!!

Abby Jo

05/16/2013 14:44

That is what I do too, I need to add that to the directions!

Barbara

05/19/2013 20:25

So it's like pudding?

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