How to Make Chocolate Chess Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chocolate Chess Pie is a classic Southern dessert that combines rich, gooey chocolate with a flaky, buttery crust. This indulgent treat is a favorite at family gatherings and potlucks, and for good reason – it's easy to make, incredibly delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of a crisp, flaky crust and a fudgy, chocolatey filling is truly irresistible, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Although the exact origins of Chess Pie are somewhat murky, it is wide...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 (9-inch) pie

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix sugar and cocoa together in a large bowl. Beat eggs in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; stir into cocoa mixture. Beat in evaporated milk, butter, and vanilla. Pour mixture into unbaked pie crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 45 minutes. Let cool before slicing.
  • Nutrition

    475 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 292mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 66g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 40g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 123mg