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Greek Chocolate Milk Pie baked with cocoa topping

Greek Chocolate Milk Pie

A rich and silky Greek-inspired chocolate pie made with milk, cocoa, and dark chocolate, topped with a light cocoa glaze. This pie has a custard-like filling with a pudding-style texture, perfect for chocolate lovers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Essential Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter plus extra for greasing
  • 2 tbsp cacao powder
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup dark chocolate chips
Topping
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tsp cacao powder

Equipment

  • 9-inch Deep-Dish Pie Plate
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate with butter, then sprinkle lightly with cocoa powder.
  2. Warm the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming, stirring occasionally.
  3. In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, flour, arrowroot, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, and salt until smooth.
  4. Slowly whisk 1 cup of warm milk into this mixture to temper the eggs.
  5. Return mixture to saucepan, whisking over medium heat until thickened, 2–5 minutes. The filling should have a pudding-like consistency.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in butter and dark chocolate chips until smooth.
  7. Pour filling into prepared pie pan and smooth surface.
  8. Whisk together egg, sugar, water, and cocoa powder for topping. Brush gently over the pie.
  9. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until set but slightly jiggly. Cool completely before serving.

Notes

Best served chilled or at room temperature. For extra indulgence, serve with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.