Best Lubys Cafeteria German Chocolate Pie Recipes

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LUBY'S CAFETERIA'S CHOCOLATE ICEBOX PIE



Luby's Cafeteria's Chocolate Icebox Pie image

Rich and delicious! This is one of Luby's most requested recipes. Note that cooking time does not include chilling time.

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Pie

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups milk, separated
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon butter
7 tablespoons cornstarch
6 tablespoons water
3 extra-large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup miniature marshmallow
1 9-inch baked pie crust
sweetened whipped cream (I use Cool Whip)
chocolate curls or chocolate shavings

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, combine 2 cups milk, sugar, cocoa, and butter.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, mix cornstarch and water until cornstarch is completely dissolved.
  • Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk.
  • Whisk in egg yolks and vanilla until well blended.
  • Gradually add cornstarch mixture to mixture in saucepan, stirring constantly with a whisk.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes or until mixture is thickened and smooth.
  • Add mashmallows and stir until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Pour into pie shell.
  • Press plastic wrap diretly onto filling.
  • (This prevents the formation of a tough, dry"skin" while cooling).
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Remove plastic wrap and top with whipped cream.
  • Garnish with chocolate curls.
  • ~NOTE~to make chocolate curls, shave from a chocolate candy bar using a pototo peeler.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.8, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 83.7, Sodium 181.9, Carbohydrate 60.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 37, Protein 5.6

LUBY'S CHOCOLATE ICE BOX PIE



Luby's Chocolate Ice Box Pie image

This recipe is a little bit different from all of the others I've ever seen. I found it in an old recipe box from the 50's that I bought at an estate sale. I don't know which version is the authentic version but we really love this one.

Provided by Realtor by day

Categories     Pie

Time 15m

Yield 1 pie, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate square
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup whole milk
3 extra-large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup miniature marshmallow
9 inches pre-baked pie crusts
whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy bottom saucepan, bring 2 cups milk, sugar, chocolate and butter to a boil. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk together cornstarch, remaining milk, egg yolks and vanilla. Off the heat, add this to the cooked mixture, stirring constantly.
  • Return to heat, adjusting the burner to low. Mix with wire whisk until thick and smooth.
  • Stir in marshmallows and continue stirring until melted.
  • Pour into pie shell. Pat plastic wrap onto top of pie to avoid cracking and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

WYATT'S CAFETERIA GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE



Wyatt's Cafeteria German Chocolate Pie image

Make and share this Wyatt's Cafeteria German Chocolate Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/3 cups sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons cake flour
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons hot water
3 eggs, beaten
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 9" unbaked pie shell
1 ounce chopped pecans
2 ounces shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Whip sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, flour, vanilla, salt, and hot water until smooth.
  • Stir in eggs; add canned milk.
  • Mix well and pour into unbaked pie shell.
  • Top with pecans and coconut.
  • Bake 50 to 60 minutes (center will be a little fudgy).
  • Cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.4, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 82.1, Sodium 179.1, Carbohydrate 50, Fiber 2, Sugar 34, Protein 7.4

LUBY'S CAFETERIA CHOCOLATE CHESS PIE



Luby's Cafeteria Chocolate Chess Pie image

For those enchanted with cafeteria food. Chocolate lovers will especially enjoy this richly flavored version of the South's classic Chess Pie.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 2 pies, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup butter (if using margarine, not spread or tub product) or 1/3 cup margarine, melted (if using margarine, not spread or tub product)
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 extra large eggs
1 1/4 cups evaporated milk (not sweetened, condensed milk)
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 ounce German sweet chocolate, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
9 inches unbaked pie shells or 1 refrigerated ready-made pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In large bowl, combine sugar, flour, butter, and cocoa.
  • Mix well.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Add evaporated milk, corn syrup, chocolate, and vanilla.
  • Mix well.
  • If using refrigerated crust, unroll and place into pie pan.
  • Pour batter into pie shell.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out almost clean.
  • Do not overbake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.7, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 50.7, Sodium 130.3, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 21.2, Protein 3.6

LUBY'S CAFETERIA HAWAIIAN DELIGHT PIE



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This is one of their "most requested recipes". Be sure to thoroughly drain pineapple in a wire strainer BEFORE measuring.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Pie

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, melted
1 1/2 cups sugar, granulated
3 extra large eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1 1/4 cups crushed pineapple, canned, drained
1 1/4 cups flaked coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (9 inch) pie crusts, unbaked (your favorite)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • In medium bowl, beat together butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and cornmeal until well blended.
  • Add drained pineapple, coconut, and vanilla, mixing well. Pour into pie shell.
  • Bake 45 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out "almost" clean (filling will be very moist).

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