Chocolate Shoo Fly Pie

Shoo Fly Pie is a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch dessert that originated in the 1880s. It gets its name from the molasses-based filling that attracts flies, hence the phrase ‘shoo fly’.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 180 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Chocolate Shoo Fly Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Pie crust
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 1 cup Boiling water
• 0.75 cup Molasses
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 2 tablespoon Chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, mix boiling water, molasses, egg, and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined.
6. Pour the batter into the pie crust.
7. Bake for 40 minutes or until the filling is set.
8. Allow the pie to cool for 2 hours before serving.
9. Serve with whipped cream and chocolate shavings on top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.