Chocolate chess pie is extra dark and chocolatey thanks to the cocoa powder in the filling! This iconic Southern dessert recipe is ridiculously easy to make.
Confectioner's sugar or whipped cream or vanilla ice cream to top the pie with
Instructions
Chocolate Chess Pie
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Whisk the eggs together in a small bowl.
Add all of the ingredients, except the crust and optional toppings, into a mixer bowl.
Beat on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes until very smooth.
Pour the cocoa mixture into the crust.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the center of the pie is set.
Remove from the oven and cool completely - it's best if you cover and refrigerate overnight.
Just before serving dust with Confectioner's sugar or top with whipped cream or ice cream
Notes
This is such an easy pie to make that I hope you'll try it. Here are some things I've learned along the way...
I use cocoa powder instead of baking chocolate - it makes the pie have much more chocolate flavor.
I find that I prefer extra dark cocoa to the regular cocoa that most recipes call for. It makes it more fudgy and decadent. If all you have is regular cocoa then use it.
This is rich - a dusting of Confectioner's sugar is the perfect topping for this decadent chocolate dessert. If you're really into sweet + rich add a big spoonful of this homemade whipped topping!
If you hate to make pie crust or don't have time don't sweat it. A purchased crust works just fine.
This easy chocolate dessert will keep for several days tightly covered in the refrigerator.
I'd suggest cutting this chess pie in smaller pieces than normal. You can probably get 12 slices easily. If you're looking for a more traditional chocolate cream pie try this.