Yummy chocolate pudding pie! I've previously posted how I make this - but just briefly mentioned it amidst all the yummy Thanksgiving pie recipes.  Here is the way I typically make the chocolate pudding pie! Enjoy! 

A tasty slice of chocolate pudding pie with whipped cream. Yum! 

Chocolate Pudding Pie

Prepare and bake one buttermilk pastry pie crust.  

Your pudding filling can go into a warm or cooled crust.  I typically start making the filling once the pie crust is in the oven.  

Whisk together, then set aside: 

4 egg yolks

1/4 cup milk

1/4 cup cornstarch

Whisk together in a medium-sized sauce pan: 

1/3 - 1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup cocoa powder (the type of cocoa powder will affect the final taste - so choose one you like)

1/2 tsp salt

pinch cinnamon (optional)

Add and whisk in: 

2 1/4 cup whole milk or 10% cream (I prefer using cream for a richer dessert)

Cook over medium-low to medium heat, until mixture is almost coming to a boil.  Add 1/4 cup hot cocoa mixture to your egg/cornstarch mixture.  Whisk together.  Add another 1/4 cup hot cocoa mixture to your egg/cornstarch mixture.   

Add the warmed egg/cornstarch mixture to the pot.  Whisk, stirring constantly, until the pudding begins to thicken.  Remove from heat and stir in: 

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (Optional - but I like the richness it adds)

Pour the pudding filling into your baked pie crust.  Immediately cover with plastic wrap - press the plastic wrap tightly to the surface of your pudding.  Refrigerate until chilled.  Slice and serve with whipped cream.  Enjoy! 

Make sure to cover tightly with the plastic wrap. 

Chocolate Pudding Pie Recipe by Successfully Gluten Free!