Chocolate Chess Pie
Feb 25, 2026 05:24 AM
This chocolate chess pie, with its unforgettable fudgy filling and flaky, buttery crust, is a classic Southern comfort that will transport you straight to dessert heaven, bite after bite. And it couldn’t be easier to make!
I feel like chocolate pies don’t get enough attention. I’m here to change that. You should know that chocolate and pie belong together. And this chess pie proves it. It’s a rich, buttery, cocoa-infused dream that delivers bold, unforgettable chocolate flavor with every bite. And the texture? Imagine the gooey, melt-in-your-mouth, perfectly [just barely] underbaked center of a pan of brownies…that’s this entire pie! And don’t even get me started on the buttery, flaky crust. It’s the BEST complement to all that rich, chocolaty goodness.
This classic Southern pie has been a staple for generations, and once you have your first bite, you’ll understand why. It’s a top-notch comforting, old-school dessert that instantly evokes nostalgia.
Ingredients:
Crust
- 1 ¼ cups (163g) all-purpose flour (divided)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (112g) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2-4 tablespoons very cold water
Pie Filling
- 1 ¾ cups (362g) sugar
- 4 tablespoons (29g) cocoa powder (sifted)
- 4 tablespoons (32g) cornstarch
- 3 large eggs (beaten)
- 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter
- ⅔ cup (160ml) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Prep Time:
40 minutes
Cook Time:
75 minutes
Total Time:
190 minutes
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