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Chocolate Chess Pie

Decadent Chocolate Chess Pie: A Southern Comfort Classic

This Chocolate Chess Pie delivers a rich, velvety texture and nostalgic flavors, perfect for festive occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 1 each Pie Crust homemade or frozen
For the Filling
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Evaporated Milk can substitute with regular milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure for better flavor
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 cup Sugar adjust sweetness to taste
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder use Dutch-processed for richer taste

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Pie Making Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Whisk together eggs, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
  3. Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat and stir in sugar and cocoa powder until well mixed.
  4. Gradually mix egg mixture into the chocolate mixture until smooth and glossy.
  5. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
  6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the center jiggles slightly but is set around the edges.
  7. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream or chocolate shavings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Chocolate Chess Pie is best enjoyed after cooling completely to prevent a runny filling.

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