So Damn Good My Body Is Quivering - Minny's Chocolate Pie - The Help - Chocolate Chess Pie

Blend 1/2 cup butter with 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Add in 1 egg yolk and 1 1/2 tablespoon milk and blend some more.

Add 1 cup flour and mix until it comes together.

Wrap the dough in plastic and chill for an hour.

Roll out the dough and line a pie tin, prick holes in the bottom, and blind bake for 20 minutes at 380°.

In a large bowl, melt 1/4 cup butter.

Add 1 1/2 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, whisk until the cocoa is not lumpy.

Add in 3/4 cup evaporated milk, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla, whisk until smooth.

Pour the filling into the pie sheet and bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes.

Allow to cool.

In a bowl, beat 1/2 cup cream until stiff, then fold in 2 tablespoons sugar.

Place a dollop of cream on each slice of pie.

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