Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Dark Chocolate Chess Pie, a dessert that promises to impress at any gathering. This luscious pie features a velvety bittersweet chocolate filling nestled in a perfectly flaky crust. It’s an ideal choice for those seeking a chocolatey alternative to traditional pies during festive occasions like Thanksgiving or family gatherings. With its simple preparation and delightful flavor, this pie is sure to become a cherished recipe in your home. Whether enjoyed warm or chilled, each slice offers a comforting taste of decadence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 140 g cold unsalted butter
- 1 cup ice water
- 113 g unsalted butter
- 56 g bittersweet chocolate
- 21 g Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- 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: Mix flour and salt, cut in cold butter until crumbly, then add ice water to form dough. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Blind Bake the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough, fit into pie dish, prick with fork, and blind bake for about 15 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Melt unsalted butter and bittersweet chocolate together; stir in cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt. Remove from heat and whisk in milk, sugars, cornmeal, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine Everything: Pour filling into pre-baked crust evenly.
- Bake: Bake for about 90 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg