Luby's Cafeteria's Chocolate Icebox Pie

Name: Luby's Cafeteria's Chocolate Icebox Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups milk, separated; 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa; 1 tablespoon butter; 7 tablespoons cornstarch; 6 tablespoons water; 3 extra-large egg yolks; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup miniature marshmallow; 1 9-inch baked pie crust; sweetened whipped cream (I use Cool Whip); chocolate curls or chocolate shavings

Submitted by Kim D.

"Rich and delicious! This is one of Luby's most requested recipes. Note that cooking time does not include chilling time."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 8

ingredients

2 ¹⁄₂ cups milk, separated
1 ¹⁄₃ cups granulated sugar
¹⁄₄ cup unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon butter
7 tablespoons cornstarch
6 tablespoons water
3 extra-large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup miniature marshmallow
1 9-inch baked pie crust
sweetened whipped cream (I use Cool Whip)
chocolate curls or chocolate shavings

directions

In medium saucepan, combine 2 cups milk, sugar, cocoa, and butter.
Bring to a boil over medium heat.
In a medium mixing bowl, mix cornstarch and water until cornstarch is completely dissolved.
Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk.
Whisk in egg yolks and vanilla until well blended.
Gradually add cornstarch mixture to mixture in saucepan, stirring constantly with a whisk.
Cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes or until mixture is thickened and smooth.
Add mashmallows and stir until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth.
Pour into pie shell.
Press plastic wrap diretly onto filling.
(This prevents the formation of a tough, dry"skin" while cooling).
Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Remove plastic wrap and top with whipped cream.
Garnish with chocolate curls.
~NOTE~to make chocolate curls, shave from a chocolate candy bar using a pototo peeler.

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Reviews

I've made this pie for years. It was my daughter's favorite item from Luby's when we lived in Texas. After moving she longed for her Luby's chocolate pie. Thank goodness I found the recipe. It has been a family favorite for at least a dozen years every Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. I've shared this recipe over & over. Note to one of the reviewers, you don't use the marshmallows as a topping, they are mixed into the warm custard. That's what gives it the unique Luby's taste unlike any other chocolate pie. I always use graham cracker crust. Also, I temper the egg mixture with a little warm chocolate mixture before adding it to the hot chocolate mixture. Another tip is to place Sarah wrap on top of the pie to cool. This will prevent a skin from forming. Cool whip topping will last for days... that is IF the pie lasts that long!

prissydeer
i hate to give this recipe such poor reviews when everyone else is giving it 5 stars. the filling was way too rubbery and the chocolate was too mild and didnt taste like authentic chocolate. one of my family members described the chocolate as the last bit of nesquick in your glass when you take your last drink of it. i was really disapointed in this recipe, i had high hopes. im sorry but i definately wont make this again.

Johnsdeere
This pie is excellent... Much better than plain chocolate pudding pies! Thanks for a keeper :)

Amy F.
I am giving the pie a 4 because of like the previous reviewer mentioned it could have been more chocolatey.... The quantity is right on as it makes a very full pie and cuts beautifully. Don't get me wrong this is a great pie, I am just used to pie's made with semi-sweet morsels rather than cocoa. This pie actually worked fine for my dinner as I was feeding 150 and cost was an issue and this pie fit the bill. Thanks!!

Chef Wahoo
A very good pie, but could have been more chocolatey. I used sweetened whipped cream on top instead of the marshmallows because of family preferences. Will probably make again, but not my favorite.

Eileen C.

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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

Kim D.

Houston, 0

The picture is of me and my husband at the Grand Canyon - November 2008. I've just started a food blog and would love for those interested in cooking and recipes to check it out. You can follow my food journey at <a href=http://onecookbookatathyme.wordpress.com/>http://onecookbookatathyme.wordpress.com/</a> Cooking for family and friends is one of my favorite things to do. I spend most of my free time in the kitchen, either checking out Recipezaar or experimenting with a newly found recipe. My DH and I are both from Texas and we both come from Italian families. Anyone who stops by my house should be prepared to eat!!! I'm always forcing friends and family to try whatever it is that just came out of the oven. I know that is a horrible habit but I can't break it... I think it must be the Italian in me! LOL :) My sister (<a href=http://www.recipezaar.com/browse/getchef.zsp?id=85654>Cookin_Kit</a>) and I used to help my Mom (<a href=http://www.recipezaar.com/browse/getchef.zsp?id=124343>JudaThann</a>) in the kitchen a lot growing up. I guess that is where my love for cooking began. I also enjoy sharing the kitchen with my DH (<a href=http://www.recipezaar.com/browse/getchef.zsp?id=202688>Sgt. Pepper</a>). He doesn't cook as often as he did when we first got married, but he makes an awesome pizza and still makes them at least twice a month. He keeps his recipes for the dough and the sauce top secret, even from me. LOL I have two step-children. The oldest graduated from college and the youngest is a sophomore at Texas Tech. I also have two cats and a dog. 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