Best Lubys Chocolate Ice Box Pie Recipes

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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.

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

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