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Classic Chocolate Chess Pie with a Buttery Crust

Classic Chocolate Chess Pie with a Buttery Crust

This recipe delivers a rich, decadent chocolate chess pie with a perfectly flaky crust. It's a classic dessert that's surprisingly easy to make.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Pie
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cups Cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • 0.25 cup Ice water
Filling Ingredients
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 Large eggs
  • 1 cup Whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter melted

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Pastry blender or fork
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rolling pin
  • Parchment paper
  • Pie weights or dried beans

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Make the crust: Whisk together flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough comes together. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle and transfer to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges. Prick the bottom with a fork.
  3. Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove weights and parchment paper; bake for another 5-7 minutes, until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
  5. Make the filling: Whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well.
  6. Stir in milk and vanilla extract. Gradually whisk in melted butter.
  7. Pour filling into the cooled crust. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is set (the center may be slightly jiggly).
  8. Cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours for best results.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder. You can also add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the filling for a warm spice note. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.