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    Home » Recipes » Dessert » Mexican Hot Chocolate Chess Pie

    Mexican Hot Chocolate Chess Pie

    Published: Dec 17, 2019 · Modified: Apr 26, 2021 by Amanda Wilens · This post may contain affiliate links. 2 Comments

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    I've been trying to create a new pie recipe for a while, but it just seemed like everything I came up with had already been done...then I started thinking about this amazing chess pie I had a while ago and how great that would be to make into a new recipe. So I thought what about a chocolate chess pie...but with a quick google search, turns out it's already a thing...like big time. So, I thought what's the best twist on chocolate? Mexican Hot Chocolate Chess pie DUH!

    It was definitely a time consuming process, but so worth it. The texture is amazing and the flavor spot on. It is definitely super rich though and you probably will only be able to eat like half a normal slice. But so worth it!

    In this recipe you'll see inspiration from Mexican Hot Chocolate. Mexican Hot Chocolate is usually made with cocoa, cinnamon, chili. I am by no means an authority on this or on Mexican cuisine, but I used this base flavor combo in this dish because I love it so much. In Mexico, even in the summer, this is a flavor combination I love. It's something you can even get at my favorite churro shop in Mexico City Churrería El Moro. I was inspired by that delicious drink and the flavor combinations. For more authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate recipes, you should check out Isabel Eats.

    This was a hit at this year's Thanksgiving! And can't wait to make it again for another party. It's perfect for winter and the holidays.

    I also loved decorating the top and doing all that piping! I take all my piping inspo from Cloudy Kitchen and Now, Forager. Those ladies are the masters! Seriously, everything they touch is magic! I used a Wilton tip set for the piping of my whipped cream.

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    Table of contents

    • Ingredients
    • FAQs about Chess Pie
    • Other Pie Recipes to Try
    • Love this Recipe?
    Chocolate Chess Pie

    Ingredients

    • pie dough, unbaked (you can use my recipe here - makes two doughs)
    • semi-sweet baking chocolate, chopped or in chips
    • dark baking chocolate, chopped or in chips
    • butter
    • brown sugar
    • granulated sugar
    • flour, sifted once
    • salt
    • cinnamon
    • cayenne
    • heavy whipping
    • eggs and 1 yolk, slightly beaten
    • Whipped Cream (homemade or store bought)
    Chocolate chess pie next to a pie cutter

    How to make Chocolate Chess Pie

    1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
    2. Place pie dough into a pie dish with weights and blind bake for 15 minutes with weights, then remove weights and bake without for 5 more minutes. Remove from oven.
    3. Reset heat on oven for 350°F.
    4. In a medium microwave resistant bowl, add chocolates and butter. Heat in the microwave for 60-90 seconds. Stopping to stir every 15 seconds, until completed melted and mixed.
    5. In the bowl of your mixer, mix sugars, flour, salt, cinnamon, cayenne. Mix until incorporated. Then slowly mix in your chocolate and butter mixture. Then add the heavy whipping cream, and finally the eggs.
    6. Remove from mixer and stir with a rubber spatula to make sure you don't miss any ingredients on bottom of bowl.
    7. Pour into blind baked pie crust. And smooth top with an offset spatula.
    8. Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Until it's just slightly jiggly in the center.
    9. Set out and let cool, the inside of the pie will fall slightly and most likely will be cracked!
    10. Then refrigerate for 1+ hours.
    11. Add whipped cream and serve. Enjoy!
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    FAQs about Chess Pie

    My pie is cracking a lot on top, is that okay?

    Yes, chess pie is also known as crack pie. It cracks on top and that's 100% okay.

    What if I don't like spice very much?

    You can omit the cayenne. I don't think the cinnamon is too too spicy, but you can also omit or reduce to 1 tsp.

    Disclaimer: This recipe is traditional to a cultural that I am not a member of, but respect. This is in no way 100% authentic, but instead an interpretation from a recipe I respect and want to pay homage to. If I have used another recipe to influence that, I will list it. Most of the time, I use basics of the recipe from a person, multiple websites, or sometimes from a store-bought product. I’ll try to list very specifically where inspiration or base recipes came from. Also, if I am messing something up, please send me an email to call me up to the issue so we can have a conversation about this. I appreciate having an open and honest community here. Thank you for your support.

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    Other Pie Recipes to Try

    • Apple Crumble Pie
    • Mixed Berry Pie
    • Mini Pear Pies
    • Maple Apple and Cranberry Pie

    Love this Recipe?

    Did you make this recipe and just love it? Awesome! If you have a quick minute and could leave a star rating and comment below, I would appreciate the support and knowing your feedback! And if you’re over on Instagram, be sure to tag me in your photos! 

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    Mexican Hot Chocolate Chess Pie

    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Author: Amanda Wilens

    Equipment

    • Stand Mixer

    Ingredients

    • 1 pie dough unbaked (you can use my recipe here - makes two doughs)
    • ½ cup semi-sweet baking chocolate chopped or in chips
    • ½ cup dark baking chocolate chopped or in chips
    • ½ cup unsalted butter
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoon flour sifted once
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
    • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
    • 2 eggs and 1 yolk slightly beaten
    • whipped cream homemade or store bought

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°F.
    • Place pie dough into a pie dish with weights and blind bake for 15 minutes with weights, then remove weights and bake without for 5 more minutes. Remove from oven.
    • Reset heat on oven for 350°F.
    • In a medium microwave resistant bowl, add chocolates and butter. Heat in the microwave for 60-90 seconds. Stopping to stir every 15 seconds, until completed melted and mixed.
    • In the bowl of your mixer, mix sugars, flour, salt, cinnamon, cayenne. Mix until incorporated. Then slowly mix in your chocolate and butter mixture. Then add the heavy whipping cream, and finally the eggs.
    • Remove from mixer and stir with a rubber spatula to make sure you don't miss any ingredients on bottom of bowl.
    • Pour into blind baked pie crust. And smooth top with an offset spatula.
    • Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Until it's just slightly jiggly in the center.
    • Set out and let cool, the inside of the pie will fall slightly and most likely will be cracked!
    • Then refrigerate for 1+ hours.
    • Add whipped cream and serve. Enjoy!

    Notes

    - Pie dough: you can use a store-bought dough, or the homemade one on my website.
    - Chocolate: You want baking chocolate or big bars as it will melt properly, not chocolate chips which will retain shape. It's also super rich, so I served smaller pieces for sure.
    - Spice level: Make this right for you. It definitely has a kick of heat to it.
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    1. Kathleen says

      September 30, 2020 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      Made this recipe with my daughter Amanda! There are a LOT of ingredients but it was worth it! It was definitely like "eating" a hot chocolate it was so chocolatey, rich and creamy!

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      • wilensamanda says

        September 30, 2020 at 5:36 pm

        That's ME! hahaha. Yes, it was delicious! And not that many ingredients for this lady. haha

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