Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 386 calories, 5g of protein, and 22g of fat each. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up nuts, chocolate, flour, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a small saucepan, bring the water, chocolate and butter to a boil; boil for 1 minute.
Ingredients you will need
ChocolateChocolate
ButterButter
WaterWater
Equipment you will use
Sauce PanSauce Pan
2
Remove from the heat; stir in sugar and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
Ingredients you will need
VanillaVanilla
SugarSugar
3
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg.
Ingredients you will need
ShorteningShortening
CreamCream
SugarSugar
EggEgg
Equipment you will use
BowlBowl
4
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
Ingredients you will need
Baking PowderBaking Powder
All Purpose FlourAll Purpose Flour
MilkMilk
SaltSalt
5
Pour into pastry shell. Carefully pour reserved chocolate mixture over filling.
Ingredients you will need
Pastry ShellsPastry Shells
ChocolateChocolate
6
Sprinkle with nuts if desired. Cover edges of pastry with foil.
Ingredients you will need
NutsNuts
Equipment you will use
Aluminum FoilAluminum Foil
7
Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Equipment you will use
ToothpicksToothpicks
OvenOven
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 20 m.
Servings8
Health Score2
Magazine