Description
This delightful Southern dessert features rich chocolate flavor and a smooth texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 pie crust
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate and crimp the edges.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Add the melted butter and mix until smooth.
- Stir in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is shiny.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
Serve warm or cold, with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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