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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!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
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 spoon or spatula
  • 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.