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Old-Fashioned Rich and Gooey Chocolate Chess Pie

A close-up of a slice of rich chocolate chess pie with a gooey center and flaky crust on a white plate.
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A recipe for a classic Southern chocolate chess pie featuring a rich, gooey center and a signature crackly top, made with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the unbaked pie crust on a baking sheet.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, and flour.
  3. Add the melted butter, lightly beaten eggs, vanilla extract, salt, and milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix.
  4. Pour the chocolate filling into the unbaked pie crust.
  5. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is mostly firm but still slightly jiggly. The top should develop a slight crackle.
  6. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Cooling takes at least 3 hours, or chill for a firmer set.

Notes

  • For a fudgier texture, slightly reduce the baking time until the center has a noticeable wobble.
  • You can use a store-bought crust or make your favorite homemade buttery crust.
  • This pie is best served at room temperature or slightly chilled.

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