Chocolate Chess Pie
Rich, fudgy chocolate chess pie with a crispy top and gooey center - a decadent Southern dessert.
Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team
Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
50m
Servings
8
Difficulty
Medium
Estimated Nutrition
Per serving · estimated
Calories
465
Protein
7 g
Carbs
58 g
Fat
24 g
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Ingredients
Shop the tools- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Add eggs, evaporated milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
Pour filling into unbaked pie crust.
Bake 45-50 minutes until center is set but still slightly jiggly.
Cool completely on a wire rack.
Serve with whipped cream.
Chef's Comfy Tip
The pie will puff up while baking but settles as it cools - that's normal!
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