In a medium saucepan, whisk the following over medium to high heat…
- 1 2/3 cups water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 5 tablespoons cocoa
In a separate bowl, beat…
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 egg yolks
Add egg mixture to saucepan and stir constantly until thick. Remove from heat and add…
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Stir well and allow to cool (approximately 3-4 minutes).
Then pour into a prepared 9" pie shell (store bought is fine, or try my version of Pie Crust).
Allow to cool in fridge for 2 hours then top with whip cream.
Pie crust variation
Use chocolate cookies that have been ground in a food processor with a bit of unsalted butter. Press into a pan pan that has been greased then bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Cool.