Description
Magical Chocolate Pie, also known as Chocolate Chess Pie, is a decadent Southern dessert with a fudgy, brownie-like filling baked in a buttery pie crust. Made with cocoa, real chocolate, and espresso powder, this rich pie offers intense chocolate flavor with a silky center and crisp crust. Perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you’re craving a chocolate lover’s dream dessert.
Ingredients
1 unbaked 9-inch buttery flaky pie crust or all-butter pie crust
1 large egg white, lightly beaten (for egg wash)
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-process)
1 teaspoon espresso powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk
Optional: whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Roll out chilled pie dough into a 12-inch circle and fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Tuck edges under and crimp. Brush edges with egg white.
- Line with parchment and fill with pie weights. Chill 30 minutes, then preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Blind bake 15 minutes, remove weights, prick crust, and bake 8 more minutes. Remove and set aside. Reduce oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Melt butter and chocolate in microwave or double boiler. Let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk sugar, cocoa, espresso powder, and salt. Add cream, vanilla, eggs, and yolk. Mix well.
- Stir in melted chocolate mixture until smooth.
- Pour filling into pre-baked crust. Bake 50–55 minutes at 325°F until center no longer jiggles. Slight stickiness is fine.
- Cool on wire rack at least 2 hours. The filling will set and sink slightly.
- Top with whipped cream if desired. Serve at room temp or slightly warmed.
Notes
- Blind baking helps prevent a soggy crust.
- Use high-quality semi-sweet chocolate bars for best flavor.
- Espresso powder enhances chocolate without adding coffee taste.
- Let pie cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.
- Freeze baked pie up to 3 months; thaw in fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus dough chill time)
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
