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Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe
Chocolate Chess Pie is a quintessential Southern chocolate pie. Get this family favorite chocolate chess pie recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 452 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 /2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon espresso powder optional
- pinch kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons butter melted and slightly cooled
- 5 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust unbaked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325º F.
- Whisk sugar, cocoa, flour, and espresso powder (if using) and salt together. Pour butter and evaporated milk into sugar and cocoa mixture and beat on high speed. Add vanilla and eggs. With mixer speed on high speed, mix for approximately 2-3 minutes to lighten.
- Pour mixture into 9 inch unbaked pie shell and bake for about 55 minutes. The center of the pie will be a bit soft. Allow to cool on a wire rack for at least an hour before slicing. The pie will continue to set as it cools.
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Notes
- Storage, Make Ahead, and Freezer Instructions
- To store leftovers. Cover the pie loosely with wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To make ahead. This pie is excellent to make ahead as it is best served cold! Like with the storage instructions, make the pie ahead of time and cool. Cover the pie loosely with wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Remove from the refrigerator, slice, and serve.
- To freeze. You can easily freeze a baked Chocolate Chess Pie. Bake and cool completely. Wrap tightly with freezer-safe wrap and place in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then slice and serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
452kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
288mg
(12%)
Potassium
149mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
40g
(80%)
Vitamin A
319IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 452
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 452kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 288mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 319IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.