CHOCOLATE CHESS PIE

CHOCOLATE CHESS PIE 

 Serves: 8

INGREDIENTS

1¼ cup granulated sugar

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

¼ teaspoon espresso powder (optional) Medaglia d, Oro

pinch of salt

4 tablespoons butter, melted and slightly cooled

5 ounces evaporated milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350º F.

Whisk sugar, cocoa, and espresso powder (if using) and salt together. Pour butter and evaporated milk into sugar and cocoa mixture and beat on high speed. Add vanilla and eggs. With mixer speed on high speed, mix for approximately 2-3 minutes to lighten.

Pour mixture into 9 inch unbaked pie shell and bake for 35-40 minutes. The center of the pie will be a bit soft. Allow to cool on a wire rack for at least an hour before slicing. The pie will continue to set as it cools.