Chocolate Cream Pie

Hi Everyone!  Today's recipes is something my dad usually makes for special occasions.  He was very nice and let me make it to share with you all!  I remember when I was little, one of the reasons I was excited for a holidays was because I would get this pie.  I hope you all enjoy it!

 

Chocolate Cream Pie

1 1/2 cups sugar

1/3 cup all purpose flour

3 T. cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 can evaporated milk (12 oz)

1 1/2 cups water

5 egg yolks, beaten

1/2 cup butter or margarine

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 nine inch pie crust, baked

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Whisk 1 cup hot mixture into egg yolks. Return all to the pan; bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.

Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool slightly. Pour warm filling into pastry shell. Cool for 1 hour. Chill until set.  Enjoy!

Yum!  This always make my mouth water!  I hope you will try it soon!