Description
Classic Chocolate Chess Pie features a rich, fudgy filling enveloped in a buttery crust. This dessert is easy to make and perfect for gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate (chopped or semisweet chocolate chips)
- 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 oven to 375°F and prepare the pie shell for blind baking.
- Melt chocolate and butter in a saucepan until smooth, then cool slightly.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Whisk eggs, then incorporate evaporated milk and vanilla.
- Combine the melted chocolate into the egg mixture, then mix with dry ingredients until smooth.
- Pour filling into the cooled pie crust and bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes.
- Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free pie crust.
Store the pie at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to one week.
Freeze slices tightly wrapped for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg