Ladd’s Chocolate Pie Recipe

Ladd's Chocolate Pie Recipe

Chocolate pie is a classic American dessert often associated with Thanksgiving. It’s a simple combination of a rich, creamy pie filling and cold, dark chocolate. The traditional chocolate pie is made with a graham cracker crust and is filled with cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk. In this article, i will share with you a Ladd’s Chocolate Pie Recipe that is extremely delicious.

Ladd’s chocolate pie is a great dessert for any chocolate lover. Ladd’s chocolate pie is a great choice for Valentine’s Day or New Year’s Eve celebrations. It’s an easy dessert for the whole family and is a great way to share some chocolate with someone special. This is one of my favorite ways to add chocolatey goodness to something. It’s simple to make and can be used for cakes, pies, or other baking needs.

Ladd’s chocolate pie is a dessert staple in the US, and it is delicious. This is the masterpiece of one of the company’s founders, John Ladd, who came up with the recipe over 100 years ago. The original recipe is a closely guarded secret but Ladd’s chocolate pie recipe has stood the test of time, and today, many people like to make this recipe at home.

How To Make Ladd’s Chocolate Pie

Ladd’s Chocolate Pie is a delicious blend of rich dark chocolate, bittersweet (dark) and milk chocolate, and flaky pastry. In addition to the flavor and texture, Ladd’s Chocolate Pie is rich in 50% of your daily vitamin D requirements. As such, it is a great addition to both children and adults. Give it a try today!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch 
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt 
  • 3 cups whole milk 
  • 4 egg yolks (beaten with a fork) 
  • 6 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate (broken into pieces) 
  • 2 tablespoons butter 
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla 
  • 1 baked pie shell (store-bought is fine) 
  • Optional toppings: whipped cream, hot fudge sauce, caramel sauce, chopped walnuts, raspberries and sprinkles 

How To Make Ladd’s Chocolate Pie

Step 1

Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Pour the milk into the pan, then add the beaten eggs. Stir constantly until the mixture boils.

Step 3

Remove the pan from the heat and add the chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted. 

Step 4

Pour the pie filling into the baked pie shell and chill in the refrigerator for several hours to set.

Step 5

For Ladd, serve plain, for Ree, top with everything! Enjoy!

In Closing

We hope you enjoyed this recipe for Ladd’s Chocolate Pie. This pie is not only delicious, but it is also healthy. It contains no eggs or butter, making it vegan-friendly.  It’s an easy dessert for the whole family and is a great way to share some chocolate with someone special. If you have any questions about this recipe please leave a comment below. Thanks for reading!

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Ladd's Chocolate Pie Recipe

Ladd’s Chocolate Pie Recipe

Ladd’s chocolate pie is a great dessert for any chocolate lover.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 439 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch 
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt 
  • 3 cups whole milk 
  • 4 egg yolks (beaten with a fork) 
  • 6 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate (broken into pieces) 
  • 2 tablespoons butter 
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla 
  • 1 baked pie shell (store-bought is fine) 
  • Optional toppings: whipped cream, hot fudge sauce, caramel sauce, chopped walnuts, raspberries and sprinkles 

Instructions
 

  • Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Pour the milk into the pan, then add the beaten eggs. Stir constantly until the mixture boils.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted. 
  • Pour the pie filling into the baked pie shell and chill in the refrigerator for several hours to set.
  • For Ladd, serve plain, for Ree, top with everything! Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal
Keyword Ladd’s Chocolate Pie Recipe
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