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A freshly baked homemade chocolate chess pie with a crackly top

Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe

A rich and fudgy Chocolate Chess Pie recipe that brings together deep chocolate flavor with a classic Southern chess pie texture. With its signature crackly top and gooey, brownie-like center, this dessert is easy to make with simple ingredients. Perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or a cozy homemade treat!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie plate Glass or metal recommended
  • 1 Mixing bowl Large enough to mix filling
  • 1 Whisk or electric mixer For smooth blending
  • 1 Measuring cups/spoons For accuracy
  • 1 Wire rack For cooling
  • 1 Aluminum foil To prevent crust over-browning

Ingredients
  

  • 1 each Unbaked pie crust Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 ½ cups Granulated sugar Provides sweetness & crackly top
  • ¼ cup Cocoa powder unsweetened Deep chocolate flavor
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter melted Adds richness
  • 3 large Eggs at room temperature Binds the filling
  • ½ cup Evaporated milk Can substitute with half & half
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract Enhances chocolate flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow cornmeal Essential for texture & crackly top
  • 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour Helps stabilize the filling

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk sugar and cocoa powder until combined.
  • Add melted butter and whisk until smooth.
  • Whisk in eggs one at a time, followed by evaporated milk and vanilla.
  • Stir in salt, cornmeal, and flour until the filling is glossy.
  • Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes until the center is just set but slightly jiggly.
  • Let cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours.
  • Slice and serve at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.8mg
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