Name: Chocolate Chess Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 cups white sugar; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 eggs; 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk; 0.25 cup melted butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

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Chocolate Chess Pie

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Mix sugar and cocoa together in a large bowl. Beat eggs in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; stir into cocoa mixture. Beat in evaporated milk, butter, and vanilla. Pour mixture into unbaked pie crust.

Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 45 minutes. Let cool before slicing.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cocoa Powder Secret 🍫
Sift the cocoa powder before mixing to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth, silky chocolate filling texture.
Pie Crust Pro Tip 🥧
Blind bake the pie crust for 5-7 minutes before adding the filling to prevent a soggy bottom and create a crisp foundation.
Temperature Precision 🌡️
Bring eggs and evaporated milk to room temperature before mixing to ensure a more uniform and velvety pie filling consistency.
Butter Melting Technique 🧈
Melt butter slowly and let it cool slightly before incorporating to prevent accidentally scrambling the eggs in the mixture.
Doneness Test Trick 👀
The pie is perfectly done when the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle - it will continue to set as it cools.