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Dark Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe

Dark Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe
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This decadent Dark Chocolate Chess Pie combines a rich, fudgy chocolate filling with a tender, flaky pie crust. Sweetened with sugar and cocoa powder, and enriched with melted dark chocolate and butter, this pie offers a luxurious dessert perfect for chocolate lovers. Served best chilled or slightly warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, it’s a classic Southern treat with a deep chocolate twist.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 1½ cups sugar
  • 3 tbsp Dutch process cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup melted unsalted butter
  • 4 oz melted dark chocolate
  • 1 tbsp cornmeal

Crust

  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
  • Optional: egg wash for edges

For Serving

  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
  • Shaved chocolate or cocoa powder for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare crust: Roll out the pie crust and carefully fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Crimp the edges decoratively and place the crust in the freezer for 10 minutes to help it hold its shape when baking.
  2. Mix filling: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, Dutch process cocoa powder, cornmeal, and salt until combined. Add the eggs, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract, stirring well. Gradually incorporate the melted unsalted butter and melted dark chocolate, mixing until the filling is smooth and uniform.
  3. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the chocolate filling into the prepared pie crust. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the edges are firmly set but the center still jiggles slightly. If the crust edges begin to brown too quickly, cover them halfway through baking with foil or a pie shield to prevent burning.
  4. Cool and serve: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature. For cleaner slices, chill the pie in the refrigerator before serving. Serve warm or chilled with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Garnish with shaved chocolate or a light dusting of cocoa powder if desired.

Notes

  • Using Dutch process cocoa powder gives the pie a smoother, less acidic chocolate flavor.
  • Chilling the pie before serving helps it slice more cleanly and enhances flavor melding.
  • If you prefer a sweeter pie, increase sugar by 2 tablespoons.
  • Cover crust edges with foil if they brown too quickly to avoid burning.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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