Ingredients

• chocolate graham cracker crust - 1
• granulated sugar - ¾ cup
• unsweetened cocoa powder - ⅓ cup
• cornstarch - ¼ cup
• salt - ¼ teaspoon
• whole milk - 2 ¾ cups
• dark chocolate, chopped - 6 ounces
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• heavy whipping cream - 1 cup
• powdered sugar - 2 tablespoons
• chocolate shavings or curls - for garnish

Instructions

1. 1.

   In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.

2. 2.

   Gradually stir in the milk, and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.

3. 3.

   Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.

4. 4.

   Pour the chocolate filling into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula.

5. 5.

   Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.

6. 6.

   In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.

7. 7.

   Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie and garnish with chocolate shavings or curls.

8. 8.

   Slice and serve chilled for the best flavor.