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Dark Chocolate Chess Pie

Dark Chocolate Chess Pie

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  • Author: Riley Thompson
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 90 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Dark Chocolate Chess Pie, a dessert that beautifully marries the intense flavors of dark chocolate with a smooth custard filling. This pie is perfect for any occasion, from festive holiday gatherings to cozy family dinners. With its homemade all-butter crust, each slice boasts a perfectly flaky exterior that complements the luscious chocolate interior. Easy to make yet impressive enough to wow your guests, this dessert is sure to satisfy chocolate lovers of all ages.


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
  • 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

  1. Prepare the pie crust by combining flour and salt in a food processor. Add cold butter and pulse until crumbly. Gradually add white grape juice (if using) and ice water until dough forms. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. For the filling, melt unsalted butter and bittersweet chocolate together in a heatproof bowl until smooth. In another bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, espresso powder, salt, whole milk, granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, cornmeal, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth; then combine with melted chocolate.
  4. Roll out the chilled crust, fit into a pie dish, pour in the filling, and bake for about 90 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  5. Allow cooling before serving.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg