OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATY PIE

Old-Fashioned Chocolaty Pie image

Rich and oh-so-chocolaty, this silky pie is a cinch to prepare. The mouthwatering filling and flaky crust are an unbeatable combination that's sure to make this pie one of your family's favorite desserts, too.-Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Pinch salt
2-1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles

Steps:

Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°., Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack or until edge is golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer or. Cool on a wire rack., In a large saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa, flour and salt; gradually add water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. , Pour into crust. Refrigerate 2-3 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.