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A slice of rich, homemade chocolate chess pie with a crackly top, fudgy center, and golden, flaky crust on a white plate.

Chocolate Chess Pie

5 from 1 vote
This rich, fudgy Chocolate Chess Pie is a Southern classic that’s simple to make and always a hit. With a smooth, brownie-like filling and flaky crust, it’s the ultimate comfort dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling:
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter - Melted and slightly cooled
  • ¼ cup Unsweetened cocoa - Can sub Dutch-process cocoa
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar - Can mix with brown sugar if desired
  • 2 Large eggs - Room temperature
  • ½ cup Evaporated milk - Or cream, whole milk + butter, etc.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt - Skip if using salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour - Helps set the filling
For the Pie:
  • 1 Unbaked 9-inch pie crust - Store-bought or homemade
Optional Toppings:
  • As needed Whipped cream - For serving
  • As needed Vanilla ice cream - Excellent with warm slices
  • As needed Fresh berries - For garnish

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie pan (For baking the pie)
  • Large mixing bowl (If not using blender)
  • Whisk or mixer (To combine ingredients)
  • Measuring cups & spoons (For accurate measuring)
  • Microwave-safe bowl (Or small saucepan to melt butter)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place your pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan. Crimp edges if desired. Set aside.
  2. Melt butter and let it cool slightly to avoid scrambling the eggs.
  3. Whisk cocoa and sugar. Add butter and mix until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in milk, vanilla, salt, and flour. Whisk until completely smooth. (Or just blend everything together for 30 seconds.)
  4. Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Tap gently to remove air bubbles.
  5. Bake until edges are set and the center jiggles just slightly. A cracked top is normal.
  6. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack. Slice once fully set.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.