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Chocolate Chess Pie

Cultural Context

Chocolate Chess Pie has its roots in the Southern United States, where it was a popular dessert in the 19th century. Traditionally made with simple ingredients, it showcases the rich, sweet flavors of chocolate and is often served at gatherings and family meals. Today, this pie is cherished for its fudgy texture and is a beloved dessert across the country, with many variations including added ingredients like nuts or different types of chocolate.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
2 cups sugar
2 heaping tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 stick melted butter
1 cup milk
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
store-bought pie crusts (2)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option while maintaining texture.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Dark chocolate has less sugar and adds a richer flavor.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of sugar and 2 heaping tablespoons of flour.

3

Add 4 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the mixture.

4

Pour in 1 stick of melted butter and 1 cup of milk.

5

Crack 2 eggs into a separate bowl and scramble them slightly before adding to the mixture.

6

Add about 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the mixture.

7

Whisk all the ingredients together until well combined, leaving some lumps.

8

Pour the mixture evenly into 2 store-bought pie crusts.

9

Place the pies in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

10

Check the pies after 30 minutes; if they still jiggle, leave them in for an additional 5 minutes until set.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlwhiskoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Chess PieChocolate Pie

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