A cliche phrase is being proved this week...you don't know how much you love someone until they're gone. Well, okay, in my case it's my brother who's at camp for a week, but man, I miss that boy like crazy. He is honestly my best friend and he understands me like none other and now I'm getting all mushy. I was an only child on Monday night--the girls were at sleepovers and J at camp--and it was so strange to be alone with my parents. We are an extremely close-knit family and it's not normal for us to be so split up.
I'm not going to lie--between Jeremiah being gone and having to take the ACT on Saturday (and I thought I had the stress of school behind me...), I will be rather relieved once this week is over. And just because it's kind of nice to indulge in a pity party sometimes, I allowed myself a chocolate pudding pie. This pie is unreal, guys. Chocolate pie has always been my favorite, but when you throw pudding in the mix, woah baby, you've got yourself a winner. I've made this pie several times so far and it has never disappointed. Whether you want to throw a yourself little pity party or just celebrate summer, this pie is perfection no matter the occasion. Treat yourself for me, okay?
chocolate pudding pie
via smitten kitchen
ingredients
- pie crust of your choice (I used half of this recipe), baked and cooled
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 ounces (1/4 cup) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup chilled heavy cream
- shaved chocolate for garnishing (optional)
directions
- Whisk together cornstarch, 1/3 cup sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a heavy saucepan, then gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly, then boil, whisking, two minutes (mixture will thicken). Remove from heat and whisk in chocolate and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour filling into cooled shell and chill, its surface covered with wax paper (if you want to prevent a skin from forming), until cold, at least two hours.
- Just before serving, beat cream with remaining two tablespoons sugar until it just holds soft peaks. Spoon onto pie and garnish with bittersweet chocolate shavings.
Enjoy!
This looks amazing!! I've always wanted to make chocolate pudding pie! :) yum!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! I would like a slice...or the whole thing! I also must take the ACT this weekend. God bless!
ReplyDeleteAww this is a sweet post! And that pie looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteThe ACT for me Saturday too. I'll be praying for you! And delish pie. Mmmm-mmmm.
ReplyDeleteAaaand it's me, Rachel. By the way. :D
Deletethis looks ssssssssssoooooooooo good!!!! I have got to try this one! thanks for sharing! what a sweet post!!! ♥
ReplyDeleteum, YUM. :] haha, good luck on the ACT! I don't have to take that till senior year. :D yay :)
ReplyDeletenum num num.
ReplyDeletewell, now i'm hungry.
ReplyDeleteawwwhhh goodness this looks amazing. my oh my, I need to go make this.=) and I understand how hard it is when family is gone, I'm really close-knit with my family too. I always miss them like crazy when I'm gone or one of them are gone! thanks for the lovely recipe=)
ReplyDeleteI just want to lick the screen, that's all :) xx.
ReplyDeleteMm, that looks SO yummy!! Definitely going to try it sometime this summer! And good luck on your ACT. I'm sure you'll do fine. :)
ReplyDeleteMmm that pie looks SOO good! I loove chocolate pudding pie, I have to try doing to myself sometime :)
ReplyDeletewow. that looks. amazing. end of story.
ReplyDeleteWow! Carlotta, that pie looks to die for! I know how you feel when a sibling is away! I was an only child a few weeks ago when siblings where away. Gee, it felt weird!
ReplyDeleteThanks for answering my questions via email! I have relaunched my blog. Feel free to take a look! www.katieskornerhere.blogspot.com (Still waiting for the domain to kick in...hopeless aren't they?!)
Awh that was such a sweet post and I'm sure the pie was delicious! :)
ReplyDeleteOh Carlotta, you're awesome. These pictures are so creatively taken!! And that looks DELICIOUS. YUMMMM.
ReplyDeletewow, that looks AMAZING! pregnant me plus chocolate pie is a rather dangerous combination right now...i cannot wait to attack this recipe!
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet post about your family. <3
Aww, what a precious post, dear. <3 I love how close you and your siblings are; it reminds me of the relationships in my family. We all love to do things together and spend the majority of our time in each other's company, whether we're doing chores, cooking, or watching a movie before bed.
ReplyDeleteThat chocolate pudding pie looks too good to be true. I think I might have to raid our pantry and make it sometime in the very near future. ;)
That pie looks like it's to die for. Mmmm. I'll have to try it... ;) That's great you and your family are so close! I hope J has fun at camp, and I hope you do well on the ACT. "You can do it, Carlotta!"
ReplyDeletexoxo maryrachel
gah, that looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteOh my, this is mouth-watering! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks SO good Carlotta!! Need to make soon :D
ReplyDeleteOhmygosh. Well, I needed something new to try and make this summer, and now I've got it. :P
ReplyDeleteholy smokes this looks amazing!! i will definitely have to try making this sometime soon...very soon :)
ReplyDeleteI'm takin' the ACT on Saturday too x/ That looks delish. I love chocolate cream pie but this looks a little easier than the recipe I use. Might have to try it. :)
ReplyDeleteum...wow. this looks so good. b-e-a-u-tiful pictures darling!
ReplyDeleteoh, what is ACT? this new zealander has no idea what it is. is it for school?
Deletethe act is a standardized test for high school achievement which covers english, math, reading, science, and writing. it's mandatory to take either the act or sat (another standardized test) if you want to go to college, and if you do well on the test, it's a magnet for scholarships. :)
DeleteI read on formspring you probably don't want to go to a "normal college". So are you taking this just in case? Or would it be necessary for the graphic design course too?
DeleteI would need it for my design program, but I would take it even if I wasn't going to go to any type of college.
DeleteLooking at these pictures is making my mouth water :)
ReplyDeleteoh. my. gosh, you're making me hungry. That pie looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteI'll pray that your ACT goes well!! Goog luck, girl! :)
{{hugs}}
~bree
i honestly wish I could print out this version of your pie - a delicious pie made by carlotta coming out of the printer for me to eat? yes, please. xx
ReplyDeleteI have to try this. looks amazing! I recently made a chocolate chess pie, but I think the pudding part of this recipe would make your pie infinitely better than the one I made! :D
ReplyDeleteGaaahhh now I'm all hungry for some chocolate pie! I suppose i'll just have to try this recipe sometime very soon! Good luck on the ACT, girl! You're going to do a great job, I just know it!
ReplyDeletei will be making that very shortly, not gonna lie.
ReplyDeleteyou'll do awesome on your ACT!
Wow, that chocolate pudding pie looks so yummy! :)
ReplyDeletethis looks yummy! and good luck on the ACT! :)
ReplyDeleteSo yummy- another recipe to add to the list of things to try this summer!
ReplyDeleteOh wow....that looks SO good. I'm craving chocolate pie....and those yummy-lookin' photos are just making it worse. I suppose I'll have to try out that recipe soon :)
ReplyDeleteI am sure your brother misses you just as much. I am terribly excited to know you were able to throw a successful pity-party, though!! Thank you for posting this recipe, I think I may have to try it...
ReplyDeleteIi'm commenting again -- though, only to tell you that I think it's amazingly neat that you AND Hannah have exaccctllyyy 1444 followers. what a coincidence that you both have the same amount of followers at the same time, no?!
ReplyDeleteI took the ACT test in April... I don't envy you having to take it tomorrow- I was so nervous the night before. I'll be praying for you!
ReplyDeleteOh, and beautiful, delicious photos!
I tried this recipe yesterday... I wrote about it and mentioned you in my blog. I thought you'd like to see. ;) http://theroadsjourneys.blogspot.com/2012/06/chocolate-pudding-pie.html
ReplyDeletei was just introduced to your blog and i find it pretty stupid. what happened to taking dance lessons, tap or ballet or playing the piano, maybe cello lessons? why do girls our age do nothing but play on the computer in cyber space. you seem pretty and you should have some friends to hang with:) try skipping the computer for a good face to face conversation. not meant to tear you down but just a suggestion. keep hope alive. allie dog rules!
ReplyDeleteoh. my. goodness. all i can say?
ReplyDeleteyum.
xoxo