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chocolate pie

(11 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Joan Penney
@thyme4dinner
Platte City, MO

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

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 @kitchencrew
(11 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chocolate pie

  • PIE
  • 1 stick
    butter
  • 2 oz
    semi-sweet baking chocolate
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1
    pie crust shell, not deep dish
  • OPTIONAL SHORTBREAD CRUST
  • 1 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 4 oz
    softened butter

How To Make chocolate pie

  • Melt butter and chocolate.
    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.
  • Beat eggs with vanilla and sugar.
    2
    Beat eggs with sugar and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Slowly add chocolate mixture beating as you go.
    3
    Slowly add the chocolate mixture, beating as you go, and mix well.
  • Pour into a pie shell.
    4
    Pour into a premade pie shell or the optional shortbread crust.
  • Bake for 30 - 35 minutes.
    5
    Bake at 350 degrees for 30 - 35 minutes.
  • Baked Chocolate Pie with a crackled top.
    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.
  • 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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