Chocolate Chess Pie
Chocolate chess pie is one of those desserts that is so rich and delicious, you won’t be able to stop at one piece. The crackly top, fudgy, gooey pie is rich and decadent. People will be asking for seconds of this delicious pie.
The Best Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe
This really is the best chocolate chess pie recipe. All chocolate lovers crave this on the regular. The pie is easy to make, and it only takes about ten minutes to get it whipped up and in the oven.
And you most likely already have all of the ingredients in your pantry. The recipe features basic ingredients that come together and make a wonderful dessert.
We love this chocolate pie around here, and it will definitely fill that chocolate craving that you have.
Chess pie, or chess squares, are one of the easiest desserts to make, and they are some of the most decadent as well. The center is always creamy and gooey with a crunchy, chocolatey outer layer.
Step-By-Step Directions
Start by adding the sugar to a large bowl.
Next, add the unsweetened cocoa to the bowl and mix the two ingredients.
I used a whisk to whisk them together.
Pour the evaporated milk into the bowl.
Finally, pour the eggs and melted butter into the bowl and mix well.
TIP: If the butter is still hot, either mix the ingredients before adding the butter or pour it into the batter away from the eggs, as it can cook the eggs a little bit (speaking from experience).
Pour the pie batter into an unbaked pie shell.
I used a store-bought frozen pie crust. I personally think it makes life a lot easier, but they aren’t quite as tasty and flaky as a homemade crust.
I placed the prepared pie crust on the counter to let it thaw out before adding the pie mixture.
Bake the pie for 55 minutes. The middle will still be a tad jiggly, and that is ok. It will still bake a little after you take it out.
I have made several of these pies, and they are pretty much going to crack every time. One way to try and avoid cracking the top is to place the pie on a cookie sheet while you bake it. When you are taking it out of the oven, it won’t bend the pie and crack it. But it still might crack as it cools.
The other trick to avoiding too many cracks is to set it on the counter after it cooks and don’t touch it again until you’re ready to put it into the fridge or slice it. It won’t hurt anything if it cracks, and it still tastes just as amazing.
You can either allow the pie to sit on the counter and cool or place it in the fridge. Either way will work.
Add a little fresh whipped cream on top for a decadent dessert.
What is Chocolate Chess Pie?
The pie is an American favorite and has a gooey, decadent center and a top that gets crunchy when you cook it.
And the flaky pie crust with a golden brown edge makes it more of a treat.
Do You Refrigerate Chocolate Chess Pie?
You can leave it out for the day, but I would suggest refrigerating it soon after. You can leave it in the refrigerator for about three days.
More Delicious Chess Square Desserts
- With a chewy chocolatey crust and a soft cream cheese layer, this chocolate chess cake is a decadent treat that melts in your mouth.
- Featuring pillowy lady fingers under a rich creamy topping, these chess squares without cake mix offer a homemade dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Combining a sweet and tart flavor with a crunchy top and gooey center, these luscious lemon chess squares are a crowd-pleasing dessert.
- Infused with strawberry cake, crushed strawberries, and cream cheese, these strawberry chess squares are a rich and sweet dessert that’s easy to make.
- Made with cake mix, butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and eggs, these chess squares are a gooey butter cake that will become a favorite at any gathering.
Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe Card
Check out the recipe below for an easy dessert recipe. Grab those ingredients, and start baking! This is a wonderful Southern chocolate pie that you will want to make again and again.
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Chocolate Chess Pie
Ingredients
- 9 ” unbaked pie crust
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 eggs
- 5 ounce can evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
- Thaw the pie crust, if frozen.
- Add the sugar and unsweetened cocoa to a large bowl and whisk together.
- Next, add the eggs, evaporated milk, butter, and vanilla extract and mix well.
- Pour into the pie crust and bake for approximately 55 minutes. The center will still be a tad jiggly.
- Let cool for at least one hour.
