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Chocolate Chess Pie

Active Time:55 minsCool Time:2 hrsTotal Time:4 hrsServings:12Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:55 minsCool Time:2 hrsTotal Time:4 hrsServings:12

Active Time:55 mins

Active Time:

55 mins

Cool Time:2 hrs

Cool Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:4 hrs

Total Time:

4 hrs

Servings:12

Servings:

12

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsCrust1 ¼cupsall-purpose flour1cupwhole-wheat pastry flour¼teaspoonsalt12tablespoonscold unsalted butter, cut into chunks½cupreduced-fat plain Greek yogurt4tablespoonsice waterFilling8tablespoonsunsalted butter¼cupbittersweet chocolate chips4largeeggs, at room temperature1 ½cupsgranulated sugar¼cupunsweetened cocoa powder2tablespoonsyellow cornmeal¼teaspoonsalt½cupbuttermilk, at room temperature1teaspoonvanilla extract

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Ingredients

Crust

1 ¼cupsall-purpose flour

1cupwhole-wheat pastry flour

¼teaspoonsalt

12tablespoonscold unsalted butter, cut into chunks

½cupreduced-fat plain Greek yogurt

4tablespoonsice water

Filling

8tablespoonsunsalted butter

¼cupbittersweet chocolate chips

4largeeggs, at room temperature

1 ½cupsgranulated sugar

¼cupunsweetened cocoa powder

2tablespoonsyellow cornmeal

½cupbuttermilk, at room temperature

1teaspoonvanilla extract

Directions

To prepare crust: Combine all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour and salt in a food processor; pulse several times to blend. Add butter and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal, 8 to 10 seconds. Add yogurt and pulse until combined. With the motor running, add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together without being sticky or crumbly. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions, shape into disks, and wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Bake the crust for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and take out the paper and weights.

To prepare filling & assemble pie: Reduce oven temperature to 325°.

Combine butter and chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High until the chocolate is melted, about 1 minute. Let cool.

Whisk eggs in a medium bowl until smooth. Add sugar, cocoa, cornmeal and salt; whisk well to combine. Add the cooled chocolate mixture, buttermilk and vanilla; whisk well to combine. Pour into the warm crust.

Bake the pie until set and firm, about 45 minutes. (If the exposed edges of the crust start to brown too quickly, cover with strips of foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.) The pie may puff during baking, which is fine. It will settle as it cools. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving, at least 2 hours.

Tips

To make ahead:Refrigerate pie crust through Step 1 for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator, if necessary, and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before rolling. Refrigerate baked pie for up to 1 day.

Equipment:Parchment paper, pie weights (or dried beans or uncooked rice)

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November 2020

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)330Calories17gFat40gCarbs5gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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