Description
The Classic Chocolate Chess Pie presents a delightful blend of simple preparation and irresistible flavors. This crowd-pleasing Southern dessert brings families together with its fudgy filling and crackled top, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and blind bake the pie shell for 20 minutes.
- Melt semisweet chocolate and butter together until smooth.
- Mix sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl.
- Whisk eggs, then mix in evaporated milk and vanilla extract.
- Combine chocolate mixture with egg mixture, then add to dry ingredients.
- Pour filling into the crust and bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes, until set but slightly wobbly.
- Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Store leftover pie in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature.
For longer storage, freeze wrapped tightly for up to 3 months.
Use room temperature eggs for better mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 303
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg