Dark Chocolate Chess Pie
Indulge in a rich and creamy Dark Chocolate Chess Pie that’s perfect for any occasion. With its flaky homemade crust and luscious dark chocolate filling, this dessert is a true crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday, hosting a birthday party, or simply treating yourself to something sweet, this pie is sure to impress. The combination of dark chocolate and espresso powder creates an irresistible flavor profile that chocolate lovers will adore. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make, allowing you to enjoy more time with friends and family while savoring each decadent bite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- Make the crust by mixing flour and salt, cutting in cold butter until crumbly. Add ice water and form into a dough. Chill.
- Melt butter and bittersweet chocolate over low heat until smooth.
- Whisk melted mixture with cocoa powder, espresso powder, salt, sugars, cornmeal, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour filling into chilled crust; bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 90 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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