Chocolate Chess Pie

Indulge in the rich and velvety flavour of a Southern classic with this Chocolate Chess Pie. Made with simple ingredients like sugar, cocoa powder, and evaporated milk, it is both easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious.

Yields: 1 pie

Servings: 8

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 50-55 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 5-10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar

• Three tablespoons (22g) of unsweetened cocoa powder

• Two large eggs

• 1 (5 ounce / 150ml) can evaporated milk

• 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted

• One teaspoon of vanilla extract

• One unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

1. Prepare the filling:

   • Whisk the sugar and cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl until well combined.

   • Add the eggs, evaporated milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the filling is smooth and well combined.

2. Assemble the pie:

   • Pour the chocolate filling into the unbaked pie crust, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

3. Bake the pie:

   • Place the pie on the middle rack of your preheated oven.

   • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the filling is set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center.

4. Cool the pie:

   • Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

5. Serve:

   • You can serve the pie at room temperature or chilled, with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

Enjoy baking this rich and delicious Chocolate Chess Pie!

Chocolate Chess Pie