Description
A nostalgic dessert that combines rich chocolate flavors with buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for cozy winter evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham crackers (crushed)
- ½ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ⅔ cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Whipped cream for topping
- Chocolate shavings or crushed peppermint for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the graham cracker crust by mixing crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a pie dish and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Let it cool.
- In a saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and salt over low heat. Gradually add milk, whisking until thickened (5–7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Allow to cool for about 15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold half into the chocolate mixture, then fold in the remaining cream.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust, smooth the top, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream and garnished with chocolate shavings or crushed peppermint.
Notes
Experiment with toppings like chocolate sauce or cinnamon for personalization. Allow cooling and chilling times for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: hot chocolate pie, dessert, holiday recipe, chocolate dessert, family recipe, easy dessert