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Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe

A scrumptious alternative dessert for Thanksgiving - a big hit and it's always gone before the pumpkin pie!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chess pie, Chocolate chess pie, chocolate pie, Thanksgiving dessert
Servings: 8
Calories: 461kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 package uncooked pie crust
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 4 Tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ⅔ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whipped topping optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Cook pre-made pie crust for 10 minutes
  • Take out of oven and let cool for 10 minutes
  • Combine sugar, melted butter, and eggs until fully combined
  • Add cocoa powder, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and salt
  • Mix until ingredients are fully combined and it has a smooth liquid texture
  • Pour pie filling into the pie crust
  • Cook the pie for 30 minutes or until the top is set.
  • Top with ice cream or cool whip when cooled

Nutrition

Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 257IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2mg