Description
Indulge in the decadent richness of Magical Chocolate Chess Pie. This classic Southern dessert features a luscious chocolate filling with a crackly crust, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie:
- 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Serving:
- powdered sugar or whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Crust: Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and cocoa powder. Add melted butter and mix until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in evaporated milk, vanilla extract, cornmeal, and salt until fully combined.
- Fill Pie: Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes until the center is set and the top forms a thin, crackly crust.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing. Serve with powdered sugar or whipped cream.
Notes
- For an extra touch, try topping each slice with fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
