Chocolate Chess Pie

Name: Chocolate Chess Pie
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 - 12
Ingredients: 1 All-Butter Pie Crust; 1/2 c. salted butter; 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 3 tbsp. fine yellow cornmeal; 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1/4 c. milk; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; Powdered sugar, for dusting

Prep 35m

Total 35m

If you love a good old-fashioned pie or chocolate dessert, here's an impressive one that combines the best of both: chocolate chess pie! This Southern classic is one of those humble yet oh so decadent desserts that began as a way to save money and stuck around out of sheer deliciousness. One taste, and you'll get it! Serve this festive pie on any special occasion or bring it to a holiday potluck for family and friends. It might even rival the pumpkin pie on the Thanksgiving table or replace Santa's favorite cookies at Christmas!

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Ingredients

(Servings: 8 - 12)

1 All-Butter Pie Crust

1/2 c. salted butter

2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped

1 1/2 c. granulated sugar

4 large eggs, lightly beaten

3 tbsp. fine yellow cornmeal

1 tbsp. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1/4 tsp. kosher salt

Powdered sugar, for dusting

Nutrition Facts

Calories

489kcal

24%
Fat

24g

1%
Saturated Fat

13g

0%
Carbohydrates

67g

3%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

53g

2%
Protein

4g

0%
Cholesterol

100mg

5%
Sodium

197mg

9%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Notes

Use a doily to make the pretty powdered sugar design on top!
Recipe tip: Once the pie is cool, just before serving, place a 10-inch round doily over top before sprinkling powdered sugar. Remove the doily to reveal the prettiest sugar design.

Chocolate Chess Pie

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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