Old-fashioned Chocolate Chess Pie (creamy Center, Crackly Top)

"Old-fashioned chocolate chess pie is one of those Southern desserts that looks simple and homemade, nothing fancy. Made with cocoa powder, eggs, butter, and a small amount of cornmeal, it bakes into a smooth, sliceable custard with a thin, crackly top. It’s mixed in one bowl, poured into a pie crust, and baked until the center barely jiggles. Chill it before serving and you’ll get clean slices and that classic chocolate flavor. Chocolate chess pie is a classic Southern custard pie, and what sets it apart is a small but important ingredient, cornmeal. It’s not enough to make the filling gritty, but just enough to give the custard structure so it sets into clean slices instead of staying soft like pudding."

Preparation Time15 min

Cooking Time40 min