Mrs. Lacy’s Easy Southern Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe 🥧🍫❤️
Y’all, if you love a rich, chocolatey Southern dessert, you’re going to absolutely LOVE this recipe!
Today, Faye from Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House in Sanford, North Carolina, is showing you how to make her delicious, old-fashioned Chocolate Chess Pie!
This Southern classic has a rich, sweet chocolate filling, a slightly crackly top, and a buttery pie crust.
And here’s the best part — this recipe makes TWO deep-dish pies!
That’s one for your family and one to share with somebody special! ❤️
Plus, Faye is sharing a little trick for turning this recipe into a delicious German Chocolate Pie by adding coconut and pecans!
Whether you’re baking for Thanksgiving, Christmas, a church gathering, or Sunday dinner, this is one recipe you’ll want to save.
🎥 Watch Faye Make Mrs. Lacy’s Chocolate Chess Pie!
Want to see exactly how Faye prepares this delicious Southern dessert?
She’s showing you how to mix the ingredients, prepare the filling, and bake these wonderful homemade pies!
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🥧 Mrs. Lacy’s Homemade Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe
Prep Time: Approximately 15 minutes
Bake Time: 35–40 minutes
Oven Temperature: 350°F
Yield: 2 deep-dish pies
Ingredients
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup self-rising flour
- 1 stick (½ cup) butter, melted
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 deep-dish pie shells, unbaked
That’s it! Simple ingredients for a wonderful homemade Southern dessert!
👩🍳 Easy Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Your Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Place your two unbaked deep-dish pie shells on a baking sheet to make them easier to transfer into the oven.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients and Butter
In a large mixing bowl, combine:
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup self-rising flour
- 1 stick melted butter
Mix until everything is well combined.
Step 3: Add Your Eggs
Add the 4 eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
This helps create a smooth, rich filling.
Step 4: Add the Half-and-Half and Vanilla
Slowly pour in 2 cups half-and-half.
Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.
Continue mixing until the chocolate filling is smooth and well blended.
Y’all, it already smells wonderful!
Step 5: Fill Your Pie Crusts
Carefully divide the chocolate mixture evenly between your two unbaked deep-dish pie shells.
Be sure not to overfill them.
Step 6: Bake Your Chocolate Chess Pies
Place the pies in your preheated oven.
Bake at 350°F for approximately 35–40 minutes, or until the filling is set.
The center may have a slight wobble, but it should not look liquid.
Baking time can vary depending on your oven and pie dish.
Step 7: Cool and Serve!
Remove the pies from the oven and place them on a wire rack.
Allow them to cool completely so the filling can finish setting before slicing.
Serve plain, with whipped cream, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
And there you have it — Mrs. Lacy’s Homemade Chocolate Chess Pie! 🍫❤️
🥥 Bonus Recipe: Turn It Into German Chocolate Pie!
Now here’s a wonderful little trick from Faye!
You can take this same chocolate chess pie recipe and turn it into a delicious German Chocolate Pie with just two extra ingredients!
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
How to Make It
Follow the Chocolate Chess Pie recipe as written.
After mixing in the half-and-half and vanilla, gently fold in the chopped pecans and coconut.
Divide the filling between your two deep-dish pie shells.
Bake at 350°F, beginning to check around 35–40 minutes and continuing as needed until the centers are set.
And just like that, you’ve got yourself a delicious homemade German Chocolate Pie!
Y’all, how easy is that? 😍
❤️ Faye’s Tips for Making the Best Chocolate Chess Pie
Use self-rising flour! This recipe specifically calls for self-rising flour, so be sure you’re using the right kind.
Add your eggs one at a time! This helps create a smooth filling.
Use half-and-half! It gives the pie a wonderful rich, creamy texture.
Don’t overbake! Chocolate chess pie should be set but still have a soft, rich center.
Let your pies cool before slicing! The filling continues to firm up as it cools.
Make two and share one! This recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings or sharing with friends and neighbors.
🥧 What Is Chocolate Chess Pie?
If you’ve never had chocolate chess pie, you’re in for a treat!
Chess pie is a traditional Southern dessert made with simple pantry ingredients like sugar, eggs, butter, and a small amount of flour or cornmeal.
Chocolate chess pie adds cocoa powder for a delicious, rich chocolate flavor.
It’s known for its sweet, custard-like filling and delicate, slightly crackly top.
And it’s been a favorite at Southern family gatherings for generations!
🎄 The Perfect Pie for Thanksgiving and Christmas
Mrs. Lacy’s Chocolate Chess Pie is wonderful for:
- Thanksgiving dinner
- Christmas celebrations
- Easter gatherings
- Church potlucks
- Family reunions
- Birthday parties
- Sunday dinners
And since this recipe makes two pies, it’s especially convenient when you’re feeding a crowd!
❄️ How to Store Homemade Chocolate Chess Pie
Because this pie contains eggs and dairy, store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.
For best quality, enjoy within approximately 3–4 days.
You can serve the pie chilled or allow an individual slice to warm slightly before enjoying it.
❤️ Why We Love Sharing Old-Fashioned Southern Recipes
At Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House, we believe some of the best recipes are the ones that have been passed down through generations.
And chocolate chess pie is certainly one of those Southern classics!
It’s simple, delicious, and made with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
We hope you’ll give Faye’s recipe a try and share it with someone you love.
📚 Bring a Little Mrs. Lacy’s Home With You!
Love cooking with Faye? Then you’ll love Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House Cookbook!
Filled with 500 cherished family recipes, it’s a wonderful way to bring a little Southern hospitality into your own kitchen.
❤️ Shop Mrs. Lacy’s Cookbooks Online
Cookbooks are also available at Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House in Sanford, North Carolina.
They make wonderful gifts for Christmas, birthdays, weddings, and anyone who loves Southern cooking!
❤️ More Cooking With Faye!
At Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House, we love sharing family recipes, easy cooking tips, and a little Southern hospitality with all of you!
Be sure to follow our YouTube channel for more recipes, kitchen tips, and fun with Faye.
And if you’re ever in Sanford, North Carolina, we’d love for you to stop by Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House for lunch and something sweet!
Now we want to know! 🥧🍫❤️ Which pie would you rather have — Chocolate Chess Pie or German Chocolate Pie with coconut and pecans?
And did your mother or grandmother make chess pie when you were growing up?
Tell us in the comments! We love hearing about your family’s favorite Southern desserts!
