Chocolate Pie

I think this is a nytimes recipe that someone transcribed on reddit, or something like that. In any case this is a re-transcription of a screenshot of two reddit comments. Delicious pie for when I'm craving that old silk instant chocolate pie box mix from my childhood.

Crust:

• 2c / 270g oreo crumbs (about 24 oreos, but I prefer to import no name chocolate crumbs from canada)
• 4T / 57g butter, melted
• 1/2 t kosher salt

Custard:

• 1/2 c / 100g sugar
• 3T cornstarch
• 2T cocoa powder
• 3/4 t kosher salt
• 3c / 720mL whole milk
• 6 egg yolks
• 8oz / 225g semisweet bar chocolate, finely chopped
• 2T butter, cubed
• 1t vanilla

Topping:

• 1c / 240mL heavy cream
• 1T powdered sugar
• crumb garnish

1. heat oven to 350F and turn oreos to crumbs, if needed
2. mix butter into crumbs until evenly moistened (food processor helps, especially if making the crumbs yourself)
3. press crumbs into bottom and sides of 9“ pie dish, bake until set, about 12min, cool
4. prepare a fine mesh sieve over a medium bowl
5. in a medium saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt
6. pour in a little milk and which to smooth paste, add remaining milk gradually to mix evenly
7. whisk in egg yolks
8. cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens and comes to a low boil, about 8-9min
9. cook and stir 1min more then pour through sieve, discard any solids
10. stir in chocolate, butter, and vanilla, let stand 1min to melt, then stir until smooth
11. pour custard into crust, let cool slightly, cover surface with plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 6hr
12. to serve, whip cream and powdered sugar to soft peaks and top pie

originally submitted by jes_p on Mar 28, 2025