Description
This Classic Chocolate Chess Pie impresses with its rich chocolate flavor and silky texture. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet night in, it’s quick to prepare and irresistible!
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 prepare the pie shell with parchment and weights. Bake for 20 minutes, then cool.
- Melt chocolate and butter over low heat until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt together.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, evaporated milk, and vanilla.
- Combine melted chocolate with egg mixture, then mix with dry ingredients.
- Pour into the baked pie shell and bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For gluten-free, consider using a gluten-free pie crust.
Serve warm or chilled, optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg