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Chocolate Chess Pie

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Published October 25, 2019 Last Updated November 13, 2019 / By Sarah 12 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 her contribution to Thanksgiving dinner in the form of Chocolate Chess Pie. I fell in love at first bite. Ever since, I’ve made this pie for every Thanksgiving, and my husband’s birthday multiple times.

You’re just going to have to try it. It is one of our families favorite pies, along with Lemon Sour Cream Pie and Banana Cream Pie, all must-haves on our Thanksgiving menu!

Check out our other pie recipes on our Dessert page while you’re here, too! 

What is Chocolate Chess Pie?

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

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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

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.

Mix sugar, flour, cocoa powder and salt together in a large mixing bowl. (Photo 1)

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)

Pour mixture into the prepared pie crust. 

Chocolate Chess Pie batter in an uncooked pie crust and in a clear pie dish.

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. 

Chocolate Chess Pie, just baked in a clear pie dish on a marble surface.

Allow the pie to cool completely before cutting into it. 

Pro Tips:

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. 

How to Serve

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

Chocolate Chess Pie

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

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Equipment

  • Hand Mixer
  • pie dish

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • pinch of salt
  • 4 Tbsp butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 5 oz evaporated milk
  • 1 tsp 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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Sarah

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  1. 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. ?

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  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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?

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    • 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
  5. 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!

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    • Jessica

      October 30, 2019 at 12:42 pm

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

      Reply
  6. Jacob

    October 25, 2019 at 1:54 pm

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

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  7. 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!

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    • 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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