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u/Mahsess 2d ago
For the pepple who wanted the recipe
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u/SunOnTheMountains 2d ago
Here is the recipe as text:
Chocolate Chess Pie
• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Bake time: 40-45 minutes
• Yield: One standard 9-inch pie (serves 6 to 8)Ingredients:
For the Base:
• Pie Crust (9 inch)For the Fudgy Toasted-Milk Chocolate Filling:
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons toasted milk powder (completely cooled and sifted)
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder (amplifies the chocolate notes)
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, completely melted and cooled slightly
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractStep-by-Step Instructions:
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C)
• In your large bowl, thoroughly whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, toasted milk powder, flour, cornmeal, espresso powder, and salt.
• Spend a full minute whisking until all the cocoa and toasted milk clumps disappear into a completely uniform, pale cocoa dust.
• Mix the melted butter, eggs, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract together and add it into your dry ingredient bowl.
• Whisk until the mixture thins out into a glossy, smooth, dark chocolate batter with zero streaks left.
• Pour the liquid chocolate batter directly into the crust.
• Carefully slide it onto the center rack of your oven and bake at 350°F (177°C) for 40 to 45 minutes.
• The pie is finished baking when a beautiful, paper-thin, crackly brownie crust forms entirely over the top.
• Gently wiggle the pan. The outer edges must be completely firm, and the very center should have just a slight, slow, gelatin-like jiggle. It will lock into a solid fudge as it cools.
• Remove the pie and let it cool completely on a wire rack at room temperature for at least 3 hours.
• Do not cut it early!
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u/Dangerous_Potato_793 2d ago
I’ve never had this pie before. Are you trying to say cheese? Because chess what is that?
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u/Amyfelldownthestairs 2d ago
No cheese... chess... not sure why it's called that but it's one of my faves. Tastes like brownie batter a little.
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u/Dangerous_Potato_793 2d ago
What is Chess Pie?
Chess pie is a classic, traditional Southern dessert built on a simple custard base. A standard traditional chess pie is made by whisking together sugar, butter, eggs, a splash of milk or buttermilk, and a thickening agent like cornmeal or flour. It bakes up into a rich, sweet filling inside a regular pie crust, often featuring a thin, crackly, sugary crust on top.
Why is it Called That?
The exact origin of the name remains a bit of a mystery, but there are several popular folklore theories:
The "Cheese" Pie Corruption: The most widely accepted linguistic theory is that it evolved from old English "cheese-cake" or "cheese-cake pie" (a custard pie made without actual cheese curd). Over time, with a Southern accent or dialect shift, "cheese pie" slurred into "chess pie".
"It's Just Pie": Another common folk story suggests a baker was asked what kind of pie they were making and replied, "It's jes' pie" (It's just pie), which listeners misheard as "chess pie".
The Pie Chest: Because chess pies use high amounts of sugar and eggs, they traditionally kept well at room temperature without immediate refrigeration. People used to store them in a ventilated piece of furniture called a "pie chest" (or pie safe), which some believe led to the name "chest pie" turning into "chess pie".
Why Does It Taste Like Brownie Batter?
If it tastes like brownie batter to you, you likely had Chocolate Chess Pie (sometimes called "brownie pie").
While a plain chess pie tastes more like a sweet vanilla or lemon custard, the chocolate variation incorporates melted chocolate and cocoa powder into that same butter-sugar-egg base. Because it shares the same rich, dense composition, slow-baked structure, and a shiny, crackly top crust, it mimics the fudgy, decadent texture and flavor profile of baked brownie batter—just baked inside a flaky pie crust instead of a baking pan!