Classic Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe

Prepare Picky Palate pie crust recipe as directed in recipe. Let cool completely.

Place sugar and egg yolks in a medium mixing bowl, stir until sugar is well coated with yolks. Add cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Stir to combine.

Add milk to a large saucepan over medium heat, stir in sugar/egg yolk mixture.

Cook and stir over medium heat, stirring constantly, until boiling. Once mixture starts to boil and thicken, remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla. Cool for 15 minutes, then pour mixture into cooked, cooled pie crust. Chill for 2 hours before serving. Top with whipped cream and chocolate savings before serving.