Chocolate Chess Pie (2024)

Chocolate chess pie is one of those desserts that is so rich and delicious, you won’t be able to stop at one piece.

The crackly top, fudgy gooey pie is rich and decadent. People will be asking for seconds of this delicious pie.

The Best Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe

This really is the best chocolate chess pie recipe. All chocolate lovers crave this on the regular. The pie is easy to make, and it only takes about ten minutes to get it whipped up and in the oven.

And you most likely already have all of the ingredients in your pantry. The recipe features basic ingredients that come together and make a wonderful dessert.

We love this chocolate pie around here, and it will definitely fill that chocolate craving that you have.

Chess pie, or chess squares, are one of the easiest desserts to make, and they are some of the most decadent as well.

The center is always creamy and gooey with a crunchy, chocolatey outer layer.

Give these other chess squares recipes a try:

• Chess squares
• Strawberry chess squares
• Luscious lemon chess squares
• or, chess squares without cake mix. These are made with ladyfingers and are just as divine.
• Raspberry Jello salad
• Chocolate chess cake is another delicious recipe you’ll love if you love this pie.

What Do I Need To Make Chocolate Chess Pie?

The Southern classic is made up of simple ingredients that you most likely already have in your pantry.

• 9″ pie crust unbaked
• Sugar
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Eggs
• Evaporated milk
• Butter
• Vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar or whipped topping (optional for garnishing)

Full printable recipe with measurements and instructions listed at the bottom of the post.

How Do I Make The Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe?

1. Add the sugar and unsweetened cocoa to a large bowl and whisk together.
2. Next, add the eggs, evaporated milk, butter, and vanilla extract and mix well.
3. Pour into a pie crust and bake for 55 minutes.
4. Cool for at least one hour before cutting.

Step-By-Step Directions

Start by adding the sugar to a large bowl.

Next, add the unsweetened cocoa to the bowl and mix the two ingredients.

I used a whisk to whisk them together.

Pour the evaporated milk into the bowl.

Finally, pour the eggs and melted butter into the bowl and mix well.

TIP: If the butter is still hot, either mix the ingredients before adding the butter or pour it into the batter away from the eggs, as it can cook the eggs a little bit (speaking from experience).

Pour the pie batter into an unbaked pie shell.

I used a store-bought frozen pie crust. I personally think it makes life a lot easier, but they aren’t quite as tasty and flaky as a homemade crust.

I placed the prepared pie crust on the counter to let it thaw out before adding the pie mixture.

Bake the pie for 55 minutes. The middle will still be a tad jiggly, and that is ok. It will still bake a little after you take it out.

I have made several of these pies, and they are pretty much going to crack every time.

One way to try and avoid cracking the top is to place the pie on a cookie sheet while you bake it. When you are taking it out of the oven, it won’t bend the pie and crack it.

But it still might crack as it cools.

The other trick to avoiding too many cracks is to set it on the counter after it cooks and don’t touch it again until you’re ready to put it into the fridge or slice it.

It won’t hurt anything if it cracks, and it still tastes just as amazing.

You can either allow the pie to sit on the counter and cool or place it in the fridge. Either way will work.

Add a little fresh whipped cream on top.

What is Chocolate Chess Pie?

The pie is an American favorite and has a gooey, decadent center and a top that gets crunchy when you cook it.

And the flaky pie crust with a golden brown edge makes it more of a treat.

Do You Refrigerate Chocolate Chess Pie?

You can leave it out for the day, but I would suggest refrigerating it soon after. You can leave it in the refrigerator for about three days.

More Delicious Desserts

• Lemon chess pie from Crazy for Crust is perfect for any dessert menu.
• Hershey’s chocolate cake has a rich chocolate flavor.
• Homemade chocolate cream pie recipe is another rich chocolate pie that works for any occasion.
• Custard pie is a classic Southern recipe with a pre-made pie crust.
• Homemade chocolate pie is another chocolatey pie that the whole family will love. Make it with a store-bought pie crust or homemade.
• Pumpkin pie is another old-fashioned pie that is perfect for the holidays.

Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe Card

Check out the recipebelow for an easy dessert recipe. Grab those ingredients, and start baking! This is a wonderful Southern chocolate pie that you will want to make again and again.

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Chocolate Chess Pie

Yield: 8 pieces

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Additional Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes

Chocolate chess pie is one of those desserts that is so rich and delicious, you won't be able to stop at one piece. The pie is so easy to make that it only takes about five minutes to get it whipped up and in the oven.

Ingredients

• 9" unbaked pie crust
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 eggs
• 5 ounce can evaporated milk
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
2. Thaw the pie crust, if frozen.
3. Add the sugar and unsweetened cocoa to a large bowl and whisk together.
4. Next, add the eggs, evaporated milk, butter, and vanilla extract and mix well.
5. Pour into the pie crust and bake for approximately 55 minutes. The center will still be a tad jiggly.
6. Let cool for at least one hour.

Notes

TIP: If the butter is still hot, either mix the ingredients before adding the butter, or pour it away from the eggs, as it can cook the eggs a little bit.

TIP: To avoid cracking the pie, cook it on a cookie sheet, and do not move it after taking it out of the oven. The pie might still crack as it cools, however.

For this recipe, you can use a frozen crust (thawed), a refrigerated pie crust, or your own homemade pie crust.

If the edges of the crust get too brown while baking, place a pie crust shield over the edges.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 1444Total Fat: 74gSaturated Fat: 30gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 38gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 1138mgCarbohydrates: 185gFiber: 5gSugar: 52gProtein: 11g

Nutrition is approximate.

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