Million Dollar Chocolate Pie

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -In an ungreased 9-inch pie plate, add the pie crust dough and decoratively crimp the edges.

Step 3 -Lightly prick the crust with a fork. Line it with aluminum foil or parchment paper and fill it with pie weights or dried beans.

Step 4 -Bake the crust until it is set, about 12-15 minutes.

Step 5 -Discard the foil and the weights and bake the crust until it is just dry, but not browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 6 -In a large bowl, add the granulated sugar, the cocoa powder, the butter, the eggs, the evaporated milk, the vanilla extract, and the salt and whisk until it is completely smooth.

Step 7 -Pour the filling into the pie shell and bake until the filling is set around the edges and a little jiggly in the center, about 45 minutes. About halfway through the baking time, cover the edges of the crust with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.

Step 8 -Transfer the pie plate to a wire rack and let the pie cool completely.

Step 9 -Slice the pie, top with the whipped cream, and serve.