Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this Dark Chocolate Chess Pie. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall gathering, this pie features a buttery crust enveloping a rich, custard-like dark chocolate filling. The smooth texture and decadent flavor will satisfy even the most discerning dessert lovers, making it an impressive addition to your holiday table. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings, this pie combines elegance with simplicity. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chilled with fresh berries for a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 140 g unsalted butter (cold)
- 24 g vodka (optional)
- 1 cup ice water
- 113 g unsalted butter (for filling)
- 56 g bittersweet chocolate
- 21 g dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 113 g whole milk
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 106 g dark brown sugar
- 25 g cornmeal
- 4 eggs (room temp)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix flour and salt, cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add vodka (if using) and ice water to form dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out chilled dough and fit into pie dish, trimming edges.
- For the filling: Melt butter and bittersweet chocolate together. Whisk in cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt. Combine milk, sugars, cornmeal, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl; slowly mix in chocolate mixture.
- Pour filling into crust and bake for about 90 minutes until set in center. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg