Elizabeth'S Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe

Name: Elizabeth'S Chocolate Chess Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the piecrust; 1 cup flour, sifted; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup cold butter, cut into pieces; 3-4 tablespoons ice water; For the filling; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (such as Droste); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 2/3 cup evaporated skim milk (about 5 oz.); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

For the piecrust
1 cup flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
3-4 tablespoons ice water
For the filling
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (such as Droste)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2/3 cup evaporated skim milk (about 5 oz.)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped pecans

1
Make crust: Whisk together flour and salt. Using a pastry cutter or 2 knives, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles cornmeal with some pea-size pieces. Using a fork, stir in 3 tbsp. ice water. Knead dough just until it starts to hold together (if it's too crumbly, sprinkle in remaining water). Pat into a 6-in. disk; cover with plastic wrap. Chill at least 20 minutes.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Whisk together sugar, cocoa, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs well; whisk in evaporated milk and vanilla and stir into sugar mixture. Stir in pecans.
3
On a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin, roll dough into a round 1/8 in. thick and 12 to 13 in. wide. Put dough in a 9-in. pie pan. Trim edge 1 in. beyond rim and fold edge under itself so it's flush with and resting on top of rim. Crimp edge with a fork.
4
Pour batter into crust and bake 35 to 45 minutes, or until set and crust is golden. Serve warm.
5
Note: Nutritional analysis is per slice.

753

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the piecrust, 1 cup flour, sifted, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/3 cup cold butter, cut into pieces, and more.

Yes, Elizabeth'S Chocolate Chess Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Elizabeth'S Chocolate Chess Pie

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