GOOD CHOCOLATE PIE

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The name says it all! The crunchy walnuts perfectly complement the smooth chocolate custard. My boss says it's the best pie he's ever eaten.

Provided by soggytomato

Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes

Time 4h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts
¼ cup margarine, melted
3 eggs, beaten
2 ½ cups white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cornstarch
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place margarine in a small glass bowl and melt in microwave for 45 seconds, or until liquid. Set aside to cool. In a large mixing bowl, beat together eggs, sugar, cooled margarine, and vanilla extract.
In a small bowl, sift together flour, cornstarch, and cocoa powder. Stir into egg mixture until smooth. Mix in evaporated milk, stirring until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Pour half of mixture into each pastry shell. Sprinkle each with 1 cup chopped walnuts.
Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until set in center. Allow to cool. Chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 41.7 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 188.6 mg, Sugar 33.9 g