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Classic Chocolate Chess Pie with Buttery Crust

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Make this classic Southern Chocolate Chess Pie. It features a rich, fudgy, custard-like chocolate filling baked in a flaky, buttery crust. This recipe uses simple ingredients and is straightforward to prepare for your next gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust (all-butter recommended)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place your unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, and salt until they are fully combined. This step prevents lumps later.
  3. Add the melted butter, milk, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Whisk everything together until the filling is smooth and uniform. This is your one-bowl step.
  4. Pour the chocolate filling mixture carefully into the unbaked pie crust.
  5. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes. The edges of the filling should look set, and the center should still have a slight jiggle, similar to a custard.
  6. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. The filling will continue to set as it cools.
  7. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled, perhaps with fresh whipped cream.

Notes

  • For a crispier top, you can sprinkle a very light layer of granulated sugar over the filling just before baking.
  • If you prefer a graham cracker crust for a different texture, use one 9-inch pre-made graham cracker crust instead of the traditional pastry crust.
  • This pie is an excellent Thanksgiving Pie Alternative to pumpkin or pecan.

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