No-Bake Chocolate Pie

Ingredients

• 1 (9-inch) pre-baked or cooked pie crust
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, mix together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
2. Slowly whisk in the milk and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the mixture into the pre-baked or cooked pie crust.
5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Interesting Facts

• This no-bake chocolate pie is a great way to get a delicious dessert without having to turn on the oven.
• You can use a pre-baked pie crust or your favorite homemade pie crust for this recipe.
• This pie is best if it is refrigerated overnight, as the filling will set more firmly and the flavors will have more time to meld.