Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe
A chocolatey twist on this classic Chess Pie. Of course it includes cornmeal. Without cornmeal it's just another custard pie. Ask anyone from the South!
Difficulty Level Easy
Servings 8 slices
Calories 346kcal
Cost $8.25
Utensils & Equipment
- 1 9-inch pie plate
- 1 wire cooling rack
- 1 large bowl
- 1 wire whisk
- 1 spatula or spoon
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 set of measuring spoons
Ingredients List
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 Tbsp yellow cornmeal
- 4 Tbsp butter melted and cooled
- 2 eggs large
- 2 Tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Prebake The Crust
- Crust should sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before baking. Do not makes holes in the crust like you normally would when prebaking.
- Prebake the crust as directed on the package. In most cases you'll want to bake the crust for 10 minutes at 400℉.
- Check the crust while baking. If you notice any bubbles, gently press them down with a spoon.
- IMPORTANT: Check the crust for holes. If there are any holes, check the article above on how to fix the holes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350℉.
- Allow the crust to cool to room temperature before adding the filling.
Prepare The Filling
- In large bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cooled melted butter. Do not overbeat. Mix only enough to bring the ingredients together.
- Gently whisk in the cocoa powder until completely dissolved. This is the tricky step. The cocoa must be completely dissolved or the filling will be chalky.
- Add the sugars and cornmeal then blend it all together.
Fill The Crust
- Pour the filling mixture into the crust.
Bake
- Bake on bottom rack at 350℉ for 40-45 minutes or until the filling is completely set. The center should not jiggly when you shake the pie.
Cool Time
- Place on wire cooling rack and allow to cool to room temperature
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 346
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 58mg19%
Sodium 158mg7%
Potassium 133mg4%
Carbohydrates 53g18%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 40g44%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 259IU5%
Calcium 46mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
