Chocolate Chess Pie

5 from 1 vote

With its rich, fudgy filling, Chocolate Chess Pie is a beloved Southern treat! This buttery, sweet, decadent pie makes a great addition to any holiday table!

Prep Time20

Cook Time50

Total Time1 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, south, Southern

Servings: servings

Calories: 334kcal

Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Equipment

pie plate

Ingredients

2 large eggs room temperature
1 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter cubed
1 oz bittersweet chocolate chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
1 9 inch pie crust blind baked ahead- SEE NOTES

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth and fully combined.
Heat a small saucepan to medium heat, then add the butter and chocolate. Continuously stir the mixture for about 4-6 minutes, or until both ingredients have fully melted and come together into a smooth sauce.
Remove the saucepan from the heat, add in the sugar, and stir to dissolve the sugar completely.
Whisking the entire time, slowly add the egg mixture to the chocolate and mix until everything is combined.
Pour the filling into the parbaked pie crust, carefully transfer to the middle rack in the oven, and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the pie puffs up, the surface cracks, the crust is browned, and the filling is mostly firm all the way through.
Place the pie on a cooling rack and cool to room temperature for at least an hour before cutting and serving.

Notes

NOTE: For a deeper brown, crispier crust, pre-bake the crust for about 10 minutes before adding your filling. If you find that your crust is browning too fast, you can cover with foil

Storing Leftovers

You can stash your completely cooled leftover pie right in the pie plate or add to an airtight container in the fridge. If you want to serve at room temp, just leave a slice at room temp for about 30 minutes. When you're ready to bring back that warmth to your slice, just zap in the microwave in 30 second intervals until you get it to the temp you want.

How long will chocolate chess pie last in the fridge?

It should last for about 4-5 days in the fridge.

Can I freeze?

Oh for sure boos! Wrap leftovers in plastic wrap then toss in a freezer bag. Don't forget to label with the date. It can stay frozen for up to 3 months. When you want to indulge again, thaw in the fridge overnight.

Nutrition