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
In a small saucepan, bring the water, chocolate and butter to a boil; boil for 1 minute.
Remove from the heat; stir in sugar and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg.
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
Pour into pastry shell. Carefully pour reserved chocolate mixture over filling.
Sprinkle with nuts if desired. Cover edges of pastry with foil.
Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.