Description
Experience the irresistible flavor of Classic Chocolate Chess Pie, made with semisweet chocolate and a flaky crust. This easy dessert is perfect for any gathering and sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- Unbaked 9-inch pie shell
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 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 (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare pie shell for blind baking.
- Melt semisweet chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Whisk together granulated sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, then combine with evaporated milk and vanilla extract.
- Pour melted chocolate mixture into egg mixture and whisk until combined.
- Gradually combine wet mixture with dry ingredients until smooth.
- Pour filling into cooled pie crust and smooth the top before baking.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles, then cool for at least 2 hours.
Notes
Store pie at room temperature, covered, for up to two days.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to a week in an airtight container.
Freeze pie for up to three months, reheat in the oven at 350°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg