Chocolate Chip Pie
Chocolate chip pie takes the flavors of a good chocolate chip cookie and puts it into pie form, featuring little pockets of chocolate throughout every bite and a nice, thick layer of whipped topping to cap it off.

One of my favorite parts of December this year has been the honor of being able to try out four different reader-submitted recipes—one for each week.

I have often said that I think sharing food—whether in physical or recipe form—is a kind of love we show to each other. I think that’s especially true of the foods we make year after year to share with family and friends.

I had to laugh at the note Deb Preheim of Hesston included with her chocolate chip pie recipe.

“My grandmother and mother were famous for this pie at holidays,” she said. “They always wanted to make different desserts, but our families insisted on chocolate chip pie.”

I’m feeling fairly certain every family has at least one of these recipes. For my mom, it was always deviled eggs, which, ironically, has become the most requested side dish for me at Young family gatherings, as well.

The tradition continues.

As for this chocolate chip pie, I can definitely see why it’s popular with Deb’s family. It’s really yummy, and despite the steps initially seeming just a little intimidating, I can confidently tell you that it’s actually pretty easy to do.

“I make this for my family, as well,” Deb wrote. “Maybe it will become a tradition for you, too!”

Chocolate Chip Pie
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Chocolate Chip Pie

Chocolate chip pie takes the flavors of a good chocolate chip cookie and puts it into pie form, featuring little pockets of chocolate throughout every bite and a nice, thick layer of whipped topping to cap it off.
Course: Dessert
Keyword: brown sugar, chocolate, chocolate chips, Cool Whip, vanilla, whipped topping

Ingredients

  • 2 cups scalded milk
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips I use milk chocolate
  • Extra chocolate chips for topping
  • Cool Whip
  • Baked pie shell

Instructions

  • Combine sugars, salt, flour and well-beaten eggs in a saucepan.
  • Add scalded milk slowly, stirring constantly. Add butter. Heat until thick and smooth, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Allow to cool until just warm. Add chocolate chips and stir. The chocolate chips should remain intact with just a hint of a swirl.
  • Pour into a baked pie shell and refrigerate until chilled. Top with Cool Whip and sprinkle more chocolate chips on top. You’ve created a masterpiece!

Not only was this a pretty pie, but I thought it had the perfect balance in its sweetness. I was worried it would be way too rich, but it was just a very pleasant, tasty dessert. It’s a good one to pair with a cup of coffee.

Thank you to all of you who shared recipes with me during the holidays this year and to those who sometimes surprise me with them throughout the year, too.

May your 2025 be a year full of love, laughter and of course, wonderful food.

This piece first appeared in print on Dec. 26, 2024.

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