Description
Sweet Southern delight chocolate chess pie delivers pure comfort with rich, velvety chocolate filling nestled in a flaky, buttery crust. Silky chocolate meets classic Southern hospitality, promising a delectable dessert that melts in your mouth and warms your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Pie Ingredients:
- 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Flavoring and Binding Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a moderate 350°F, ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even heat distribution.
- Carefully drape the pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan, artfully crimping the edges to create an elegant border that will cradle the rich chocolate filling.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar and cocoa powder until they are completely integrated and free of lumps.
- Gently incorporate the eggs, ensuring each is fully blended before adding the next, creating a smooth, velvety base for the pie.
- Stream in the melted butter, stirring continuously to maintain the mixture’s silky consistency, then introduce vanilla and salt for depth of flavor.
- Slowly fold in the evaporated milk and cornmeal, mixing until the filling achieves a uniform, luxurious texture with no dry pockets.
- Transfer the decadent filling into the prepared pie crust, allowing it to settle evenly across the surface.
- Slide the pie into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes, watching for a subtle jiggle in the center that indicates perfect doneness.
- Once baked, remove the pie and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack, where the filling will continue to set and develop its rich, intense flavor.
- Serve at room temperature or slightly warmed, optionally adorned with a delicate dollop of whipped cream to complement the pie’s deep chocolate essence.
Notes
- Gently sift cocoa powder to prevent lumps and ensure a silky smooth chocolate filling that melts in your mouth.
- Consider blind-baking the pie crust for 10 minutes before adding the filling to prevent a soggy bottom and maintain a crisp texture.
- Experiment with gluten-free pie crusts or almond flour for a low-carb alternative that doesn’t compromise on rich chocolate flavor.
- Use high-quality dark cocoa powder for a deeper, more intense chocolate experience that elevates the entire dessert.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg