Description
This Classic Chocolate Chess Pie is a delightful blend of rich chocolate and buttery crust, making it an irresistible treat for any dessert lover. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this easy recipe showcases the rich flavors of semisweet chocolate and simple ingredients for a memorable dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 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 (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and blind bake the pie crust for 15 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate and butter together in a saucepan over low heat; let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and then mix in evaporated milk and vanilla.
- Combine the chocolate mixture with the egg mixture, then fold into the dry ingredients.
- Pour into the baked pie crust and bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients, especially eggs.
If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving for presentation.
This pie can be made a day in advance and refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg