Chocolate Chess Pie
Chocolate Chess Pie is a beloved Southern favorite with its rich, fudgy filling. It's the perfect addition to a holiday meal, Sunday dinner, or a potluck!
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted Challenge Butter, melted 1 stick
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 can evaporated milk 5 oz.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 9-inch deep-dish pie shell (unbaked)
- Whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, evaporated milk, and vanilla with a large wooden spoon or a hand-held mixer until thoroughly combined. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and spread it evenly, all the way to the edges.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool on a cooling rack until completely cool.
- Serve at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- This pie can be kept at room temperature for up to 24 hours after baking. If it won’t be eaten within that time frame, it needs to be refrigerated.
- Store any leftovers, wrapped in plastic wrap, in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- This pie also freezes very well - for up to 6 months!
Nutrition
Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 562IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 1mg
