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A slice of chocolate chess pie on a white dessert plate with a silver fork.
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Chocolate Chess Pie

Chocolate chess pie is a decadent, fudgy custard pie baked in a buttery homemade pie crust. This tasty pie is a chocolate lover's dream and makes the perfect Thanksgiving dessert!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 260kcal
Author: Ashley Boyd

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1, 9-inch pie crust homemade, refrigerated, or frozen, my homemade pie crust from my sweet potato pie recipe is linked
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder regular or Dutch-processed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup melted butter unsalted
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • ½ cup evaporated milk see note
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare your pie crust by gently pressing your homemade or refrigerated pie crust into your pie plate and crimping the edges, or by setting your frozen pie crust out on the counter while you prepare the filling.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until combined. Add the melted butter, beaten eggs, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract to the bowl and whisk until the filling is smooth and lump free.
  • Pour the filling into your prepared pie crust and bake the pie in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, until the pie has puffed up and the center is just barely jiggly.
  • Allow the pie to cool to room temperature on a wire rack. Enjoy chilled or room temperature with a dollop of fresh whipped cream!

Notes

  • The better the quality of your cocoa powder, the better flavor your pie will have. I love Ghirardelli and Rodelle cocoa powder. Hershey's cocoa powder works great also!
  • Evaporated milk is much more concentrated than regular milk and adds richness to the pie filling. You may also use heavy cream, half and half, or regular whole milk.
  • Leftover chocolate chess pie can be stored wrapped tightly in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.9g | Protein: 3.5g | Fat: 11.3g | Saturated Fat: 4.7g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 32g | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg