Homestyle Chocolate Chess Pie with Buttery Crust

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A luscious, rich pie featuring a smooth chocolate custard filling nestled in a flaky, buttery pie crust. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, cold and cubed, ice water into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 50 min Serves 8 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: To prepare crust, combine 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 tsp salt in a large bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup cold cubed unsalted butter with a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add 3 tbsp ice water, mixing gently until dough just forms. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll chilled dough into a 12-inch circle and fit into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim edges and crimp decoratively.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 2 tbsp cornmeal.
  4. Step 4: Add 3 large eggs, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, 1/4 cup milk, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Whisk until smooth and combined.
  5. Step 5: Pour the chocolate custard filling into the prepared pie crust.
  6. Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until the filling is set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
  7. Step 7: Cool the pie completely on a wire rack before slicing to allow the custard to fully set.

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