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    Chocolate Chess Pie

    Home » Recipes » Dessert » Chocolate Chess Pie

    Published: Nov 19, 2024 by Sarah · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

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    Chocolate Chess Pie is a decadent, delicious pie that is super easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This is our family's favorite pie for Thanksgiving! 

    Slice of Chocolate Chess Pie on a white plate, topped with whipped cream and dusted with cocoa powder.

    A few years ago, my Sister-in-Law from Alabama made Chocolate Chess Pie. I fell in love at first bite. Ever since, I've made this pie for holidays like Thanksgiving, and for my husband's birthday multiple times.

    What is Chocolate Chess Pie?

    It's a rich, custard-like pie made with simple ingredients; eggs, butter and sugar. The pie is soft and creamy on the inside, and has a thin, crispy or crackly top after baking. 

    Chocolate Chess Pie is a variation of Chess Pie, which is a southern staple!

    *This post contains affiliate links.

    Table of contents

    • What is Chocolate Chess Pie?
    • Ingredients
    • Equipment
    • How to Make Chocolate Chess Pie
      • How to Store
      • Tips for a Perfect Pie
    • How to Serve Chocolate Chess Pie
    • Recipe Video
    Chocolate Chess Pie slices on white dessert plates.

    Ingredients

    • Sugar
    • Cocoa Powder
    • Flour
    • Salt
    • Butter
    • Evaporated Milk
    • Vanilla
    • Eggs
    • Pie Crust (store-bought or homemade)

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl
    • Hand Mixer
    • Pie Dish
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    How to Make Chocolate Chess Pie

    Prepare pie crust in a pie dish and set aside. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 

    Chocolate Chess Pie batter in a clear glass mixing bowl with a whisk.
    Chocolate Chess Pie batter in an uncooked pie crust and in a clear pie dish.
    1. Mix sugar, flour, cocoa powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl. (Photo 1)
    2. Add melted butter, evaporated milk into the bowl next and beat on high speed. Add vanilla and eggs and beat for 2-3 more minutes until light. (Photo 2)
    3. Pour mixture into the prepared pie crust. 
    4. Bake for 55 minutes or until it is cooked through. The inside will be very soft, but the top should be crackly like the picture below.
    5. Allow the pie to cool completely before cutting into it. 
    Chocolate Chess Pie, just baked in a clear pie dish on a marble surface.

    Allow the pie to cool completely before cutting into it. 

    How to Store

    Chocolate Chess Pie is best kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The pie can safely be kept at room temperature for up to 24 hours.

    Tips for a Perfect Pie

    Use a pie crust shield or make one with tin foil to cover the edges of the crust about halfway through baking so that the crust doesn't get overcooked. 

    How to Serve Chocolate Chess Pie

    Carefully cut pie into slices.

    Serve pie at room temperature topped with whipped cream or a la mode. 

    Slice of Chocolate Chess Pie topped with whipped cream on a white plate.

    You're just going to have to try it. It is one of our family's favorite pies.

    More Easy Pie Recipes:

    • Mini Chocolate Chess Pies
    • Lemon Sour Cream Pie
    • Cream Cheese Pie
    • Snickers Pie
    • Banana Cream Pie
    • Easy Lemon Pudding Pie
    • Raspberry Cream Cheese Pie

    Pie Making Kitchen Items

    • Rolling Pin
    • Food Processor
    • Glass Pie Dish with Lid
    • Whipped Cream Dispenser
    Glass pie dish with lid.
    Pie Plate with Lid
    Stainless steel whipped cream dispenser with different attachments.
    Whipped Cream Dispenser
    Fluted Pie Plate

    Recipe Video

    If you like this recipe, we would love if you'd leave a comment and give it a positive review! 

    A slice of chocolate chess pie on a white plate with whipped cream on top, dusted with cocoa powder.

    Chocolate Chess Pie

    Chocolate Chess Pie is a rich, chocolate custard pie. It's so delicious, our family's favorite pie for Thanksgiving.
    4.91 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 353.91kcal
    Author: Pretty Providence

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    Equipment

    • Hand Mixer
    • pie dish

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cup sugar
    • 4 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • pinch of salt
    • 4 tablespoon butter melted and slightly cooled
    • 5 oz evaporated milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 3 large eggs lightly beaten
    • 1 9-inch pie crust (unbaked)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325º F.
    • Whisk sugar, cocoa, flour, and salt together. Pour butter and evaporated milk into sugar and cocoa mixture and beat on high speed.
    • Add vanilla and eggs. With mixer speed on high speed, mix for approximately 2-3 minutes to lighten.
    • Pour mixture into 9 inch unbaked pie shell and bake for about 55 minutes. The center of the pie will be a bit soft.
    • Allow to cool on a wire rack for at least an hour before slicing. The pie will continue to set as it cools.

    Notes

    Use a pie crust shield or make one with tin foil, and put it over the edges of the crust about half way through baking, so that the crust doesn't get overcooked. 
    The pie is supposed to be gooey in the center. Allow to cool completely before serving. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 353.91kcal | Carbohydrates: 52.67g | Protein: 5.33g | Fat: 14.49g | Saturated Fat: 6.86g | Cholesterol: 81.57mg | Sodium: 180.09mg | Potassium: 135.17mg | Fiber: 1.41g | Sugar: 39.38g | Vitamin A: 306.38IU | Vitamin C: 0.34mg | Calcium: 64.4mg | Iron: 1.31mg
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    1. Jenna

      February 09, 2024 at 7:28 am

      5 stars
      Im glad I stumbled upon this recipe. It turned out really delicious. The steps were easy to follow. Planning on making it again for a family gathering soon. I'm sure it will be a hit.

      Reply
    2. Sha

      February 09, 2024 at 4:40 am

      5 stars
      This is indeed a crowd pleaser! Made this for my niece birthday and guests loved it! So savory and delightful!

      Reply
    3. Kristen

      February 08, 2024 at 7:07 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious and my family loved it. I came back from the store after I had made it and half of it was already gone.

      Reply
    4. Heather

      November 30, 2019 at 10:02 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe was so easy to make and a crowd favorite. I made this pie for Thanksgiving to take to the in laws and my mother in law texted me later raving about how good it was. This recipe is definitively a keeper and one I’ll be making every Thanksgiving. ?

      Reply
    5. Chris Reeder

      November 25, 2019 at 7:23 pm

      5 stars
      As I recently had one of Sarah's delicious chess pies, I know it is delicious!

      Reply
      • Sarah

        November 26, 2019 at 1:43 pm

        Thanks Chris! I'm so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    6. Kumi

      November 23, 2019 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      I love this pie so much! I’ve never been a pie person until I tasted this one. It’s so yummy and creamy and now I make it for thanksgiving every year.

      Reply
      • Sarah

        November 26, 2019 at 1:43 pm

        Yay! So glad it's your fave too. xoxo

        Reply
    7. Haili

      November 13, 2019 at 6:05 pm

      4 stars
      This pie is crazy good! I just made it today, and we loved it. However, Due to the timing I made it the inside of the pie was more of a pudding consistency by the time we got to eating it. I’m wondering if maybe I should have refrigerated it after it had cooled?

      Reply
      • Sarah

        November 26, 2019 at 1:42 pm

        It probably just needed a few more minutes in the oven. That has happened to me a few times too in the past but now I know right when to take it out. It's almost trial and error with every oven being different!

        Reply
    8. Lynnette Beste

      October 28, 2019 at 10:15 am

      5 stars
      I made this pie for Christmas last year. It was such a hit! It was gone so quickly, my family was begging me to make it again, even though we still had other pies left!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        October 30, 2019 at 12:42 pm

        Oh my gosh that is amazing! I'm so glad they all loved it!

        Reply
    9. Jacob

      October 25, 2019 at 1:54 pm

      5 stars
      My fav pie of all time! Give me it NOW!

      Reply
    10. Teresa

      October 25, 2019 at 7:08 am

      Thank you for sharing this recipe. My dear friend, Kathy, who lived on the AL/GA state line gave me this recipe.It was her go to for bridge dessert. After she passed away from cancer I shared her recipe with her daughter. Thank you for reminding me of someone who touched my life in a very special way. I too will make this for Thanksgiving along with my regular pecan pie and cream cheese pound cake. Blessings!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        October 25, 2019 at 12:58 pm

        Oh my goodness what a special story, thank you so much for sharing it Teresa!

        Reply

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