Gone to Heaven Chocolate Pie

1baked pie shell (9 inch)
2/3cupsugar
1/3cupcornstarch
1/2teaspoonsalt
4egg yolks
3cupsmilk
2tablespoonsbutter or margarine, softened
1tablespoonvanilla extract
2cupsHERSHEY®'S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips, divided
Sweetened whipped cream or whipped topping (optional)

1. Bake pie shell; cool. Stir together sugar, cornstarch and salt in 2 quart saucepan. Combine egg yolks and milk in container with pouring spout. Gradually blend milk mixture into sugar mixture.

2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Add 1-3/4 cups chocolate chips; stir until chips are melted and mixture is well blended. Pour into prepared pie shell; press plastic wrap onto filling. Cool. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled and firm. Garnish with whipped cream and remaining chocolate chips, if desired.

Notes

"William Shakespeare once asked, 'What's in a name?'. This pie is so rich, creamy and delicious, there just might be a little taste of heaven!"

Keywords

Desserts, chocolate

 

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