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Dark Chocolate Chess Pie

Dark Chocolate Chess Pie

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Indulge in the decadent delight of Dark Chocolate Chess Pie, a rich and creamy dessert that will leave everyone craving more. This pie is a perfect blend of luscious dark chocolate and a buttery crust, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.

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
  • ½ 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. To make the pie crust, mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly, then add grape juice (if using) and ice water until combined. Chill.
  3. Melt bittersweet chocolate and butter together in intervals until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugars, milk, cocoa powder, espresso powder, salt, and cornmeal. Gradually incorporate the melted chocolate mixture.
  5. Pour filling into the chilled crust and bake for about 90 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
  6. Cool at room temperature before slicing and serving.

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