chocolate pie

Name: Chocolate Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: ## PIE; 1 stick(s) butter; 2 ounce(s) semi-sweet baking chocolate; 2 large eggs; 1 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1 - pie crust shell, not deep dish; ## OPTIONAL SHORTBREAD CRUST; 1 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup(s) powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 4 ounce(s) softened butter

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Joan Penney

Platte City, MO

Updated on Aug 16, 2024

The best chocolate pie! There is a rich butter taste and a slight crunch to the top. This recipe does not use milk.

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Slices of Chocolate Pie with whipped cream.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Not only is this old-fashioned chocolate pie super easy to make but it's also super delicious. During the baking process, the top gets sugary and crackles a little. The crackled top holds in a rich fudge-like filling. This dense and creamy pie has a texture similar to a custard pie, only it doesn't need to be refrigerated. We used a premade crust for ease, but you can easily use your favorite pie crust recipe or the optional shortbread crust. Top with a dollop of whipped cream for a delicious slice of pie.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 15 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Bake

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

PIE
1 stick butter
2 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 - pie crust shell, not deep dish
OPTIONAL SHORTBREAD CRUST
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces softened butter

How To Make chocolate pie

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Melt butter and chocolate squares in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

Step 2

Beat eggs with sugar and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl.
Step 3

Slowly add the chocolate mixture, beating as you go, and mix well.
Step 4

Pour into a premade pie shell or the optional shortbread crust.
Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 - 35 minutes.
Step 6

This chocolate pie does have a "rugged" look because of the slightly crunchy top. Yes, the pie may crack while cooling. Yes, it is a bit hard to tell when the pie is done. And yes, a toothpick will still come out with chocolate on it after 30 -35 minutes of baking time. But, the pie solidifies while cooling. It does look a little "jiggly" upon taking it out of the oven. I hope this helps with any questions or concerns.
Step 7

If using the shortbread crust, combine flour, sugar, and salt in a medium-size bowl. Add butter. Using a large fork or hands, work the butter in the flour mixture until the dough comes together as a ball. Press dough into a tart pan. Then follow steps 4 - 6.
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