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Jim ‘N Nick’s Chocolate Cream Pie 1

Homemade Jim ‘N Nick’s Chocolate Cream Pie

Mary
This copycat Jim ‘N Nick’s pie delivers rich chocolate flavor and a creamy texture, perfect for holidays, gatherings, or a Southern‑style treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Pie
Cuisine Southern
Servings 8 slices
Calories 720 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Heat‑resistant spatula
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Electric mixer or hand mixer
  • 9‑inch pie dish
  • Plastic wrap or parchment paper
  • Grater (for chocolate garnish)

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 1 (9‑inch) pie crust, baked and cooled (homemade or store‑bought)

For the Filling

  • ½ cup sugar (100 g)
  • ¼ cup cornstarch (30 g)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 cups whole milk (480 ml)
  • 1 cup half‑and‑half (or light cream)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 7 oz semi‑sweet chocolate (chips or chopped)
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter

For the Topping

  • 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
  • 1 Tbsp sugar (or powdered sugar)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Garnish

  • Grated or shaved chocolate

Instructions
 

  • Cook the base: In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add the egg yolks, then slowly whisk in the milk and half‑and‑half until smooth.
    In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add the egg yolks, then slowly whisk in the milk and half‑and‑half until smooth.
  • Thicken the custard: Place over medium heat, whisking constantly. Bring just to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1–2 minutes until thickened.
  • Melt in the chocolate: Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate and butter until the filling is glossy and smooth.
    Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate and butter until the filling is glossy and smooth.
  • Fill the crust: Pour the chocolate mixture into the cooled pie crust. Smooth the top with a spatula. Cover the surface with buttered parchment to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until fully chilled.
  • Whip the topping: Just before serving, beat the cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
    Just before serving, beat the cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  • Finish and serve: Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie and garnish with grated chocolate. Slice and enjoy.
    Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie and garnish with grated chocolate. Slice and enjoy.
Keyword copycat recipe, creamy chocolate dessert, homemade chocolate cream pie, Jim ‘N Nick’s chocolate cream pie, Southern chocolate pie