Dark Chocolate Chess Pie
Indulge in the ultimate dessert with this Dark Chocolate Chess Pie, where rich chocolate meets a silky custard filling. This delightful pie is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, offering a comforting sweetness that everyone will love. The homemade all-butter pie crust adds an exceptional flavor and texture, making each bite a luxurious experience. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this decadent pie is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: Approximately eight servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 200 g all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 140 g unsalted butter (cold)
- 24 g white grape juice (optional)
- 1 cup ice water
- 113 g unsalted butter
- 56 g bittersweet chocolate
- 21 g Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 113 g whole milk
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 106 g dark brown sugar
- 25 g cornmeal
- 4 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust by mixing flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly, then add white grape juice (if using) and mix in ice water until dough forms. Chill while preparing filling.
- Melt butter and chocolate in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in milk, sugars, cornmeal, eggs, and vanilla until blended.
- Roll out the crust and fit into a pie dish. Pour the filling into the crust and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 90 minutes until set with a slight jiggle in the center. Cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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