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Dark Chocolate Chess Pie
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Instructions
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In a medium bowl combine the flour and salt.
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Cut the cold butter into cubes and toss in the flour.
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Using your fingers, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until quarter sized pieces are left.
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Add the vodka (optional) and a small amount of water, then toss with your hands to combine. Continue adding very small amounts of water until the dough can hold together, but is not overly wet.
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Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap, then chill for one hour.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a rough rectangle, fold in half, then again into quarters. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for another 30 minutes.
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Roll the dough out again into a rough rectangle and repeat the folding process. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill overnight.
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Roll out the pie dough into a rough circle about ⅛″ in thickness.
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Carefully place the dough in the pie pan, pressing up against the sides. Cover and chill in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
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Take the pie crust out, cut off the excess dough, and crimp the edges as desired. Dock the bottom and sides of the crust all over with the tines of a fork, then chill for another 20-30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat it to 425 degrees F.
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Place a large piece of parchment paper over the pie crust and fill with pie weights, dry beans, or dry rice all the way up to the crimp.
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Place the pie pan on the hot baking sheet and bake for 18 minutes.
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Take the pan out, take all of the pie weights out, then brush the pie crust with an egg wash all over, except for the crimp.
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Bake for an additional 3-5 minutes or until barely golden. Allow the pie crust to cool completely before adding the pie filling.
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Turn the oven down to 325 degrees F.
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In a small saucepan, combine the butter, chocolate, cocoa powder, espresso powder, salt, and milk. Place over low-medium heat and stir often until fully melted and smooth. Set aside to cool.
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In a large mixing bowl, add the sugars, cornmeal, eggs, and vanilla. Use an electric hand mixer to beat until lighter in color and doubled in size.
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Drizzle in the dark chocolate mixture, and mix until fully combined.
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Pour the filling into the cooled crust, then place on a baking sheet. Wrap aluminum foil around the crimp to prevent it from getting too dark. Bake the pie for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes until set and slightly puffed up.
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Allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chill Your Pie Crust Thoroughly ❄️Keep your all-butter pie dough and fitted crust in the freezer for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent shrinkage and achieve a flaky, tender texture that won't slip down the sides during filling.
- Bloom Your Cocoa Powder with Espresso ☕Whisk the Dutch-process cocoa powder with espresso powder and a splash of hot water before adding to the filling to intensify chocolate flavor and eliminate any raw cocoa bitterness.
- Temper Your Eggs Properly 🥚Slowly add the warm chocolate mixture to beaten eggs while whisking constantly, then add eggs back to the chocolate to prevent scrambled eggs and ensure a silky, custardy filling texture.
- Use Ice Water with Vodka for the Crust 🍷Replace a portion of ice water with vodka in your pie dough—the vodka evaporates during baking creating extra flakiness, while the water activates the gluten for structure.
- Bake Low and Slow Until Just Set 🍰Pull the pie from the oven when the filling still jiggles slightly in the center (about 1-2 inches)—it will continue cooking as it cools, resulting in the perfect creamy chess pie consistency rather than an overbaked, rubbery custard.
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About the Cook
Hi! I'm Sloane, welcome to Sloane’s Table! I am a Dartmouth College alumna, professional baker, recipe developer, and food photographer. Here, you will find tried & true bakery-worthy recipes ranging from simple sweets to technical pastries. Whether you are looking to challenge yourself and improve your baking skills or just want an easy, trust-worthy recipe, you're in the right place.
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