Chocolate Chess Pie
Chess pie is a traditional Southern dessert that dates back to the 19th century. It is believed to have originated in England and was brought to the United States by early settlers.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Pie crust
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoon Cocoa powder
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Whipped cream
- 2 tablespoon Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
- Gradually add the melted butter to the mixture, stirring continuously.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the pie is set.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 1 hour.
- Serve with whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 35g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.