Chocolate Chess Pie
Chocolate Chess Pie is rich and fudgy with a signature crackly top that's seriously delicious! This simple recipe, made in just one bowl, is a classic Southern treat that's every chocolate lover's dream.
Servings: 8
Calories: 460kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust for a 9" pie pan
- 1 ½ cups regular sugar
- 3 ½ tablespoons good powered cocoa
- ½ cup melted butter - 1 stick
- 5 oz evaporated milk
- 2 eggs , beaten
- 1 teaspoon good vanilla
- ¾ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Mix together sugar, cocoa and melted butter with a whisk.
- Add evaporated milk, eggs and vanilla.
- If using, add pecans.
- Pour into unbaked pie shell and bake for 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Remove pie from oven and let cool. Place in the refrigerator to chill for 2-3 hours or overnight to set. Slice and serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 462IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg