If you’re looking for the perfect chocolate chess pie recipe, look no further! This one is from the Angus Barn in Raleigh, and it’s famous for being the BEST!
Chocolate Chess Pie
Let me tell you about this Angus Barn Chocolate Chess Pie. Growing up in Raleigh for much of my childhood, we all knew about this Chocolate Chess Pie. It was the place we’d go for a special birthday or other celebration. Their food was amazing and specifically, this pie. So much so that they decided to share the recipe, hooray!
Chocolate Chess Pie is a staple at our Thanksgiving every single year, but it’s a delicious year-round treat as well.
I love easy recipes and this chocolate chess pie fits the bill. Easy ingredients. Easy to make. And delicious. What more could you ask for? It’s actually a great pie to double and take one to a friend or freeze for the upcoming holidays (it freezes well).
Doesn’t this chocolate chess pie look amazing with ice cream on top?
CHOCOLATE CHESS PIE BAKING TIPS
- It is a bit ooey gooey in the center (similar to this brown sugar pie) so allow it to fully cool or refrigerate before cutting. If you love brownie batter, you will love this chocolate chess pie. Don’t be alarmed by the lighter colored crust that will form on the top, it’s still perfectly fudgy inside. That’s just what happens on the top.
- The only thing you need to do is be sure it cooks through which can vary by oven temperature, but it will set up once cooled. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you’re ready to enjoy. Add a drizzle of chocolate sauce if you’re feeling extra decadent, because life is short!
- Remember, this pie freezes fabulously!
With the fall holidays approaching, I knew I had to share this chocolate chess pie recipe with you. I still can’t believe it’s taken me this long as there is not a major holiday that goes by without this pie included on our table. So now you have the famous Angus Barn Chocolate Chess Pie recipe!
If you’re in Raleigh, I highly recommend you find your way over to the Angus Barn (everything they have is amazing), but now you can enjoy their famous dessert at home too!
Angus Barn Chocolate Chess Pie
Chocolate Chess Pie
The famous chocolate chess pie from Raleigh's Angus Barn
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked frozen pie shell
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ounces Baker's semi-sweet chocolate
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- dash of salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt the butter and chocolate in a saucepan on medium heat, stirring until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Using an electric mixing bowl, beat eggs while gradually adding in the sugar. Add in salt and beat.
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Then add the warm chocolate and butter mixture and beat well (until light and airy).
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Pour your batter into pie crust and bake for 30-35 minutes or until slightly puffed. Be sure to allow the pie to cool before cutting. I often refrigerate mine until ready to serve.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
The Angus Barn uses frozen pie shells in aluminum pans. If you use a homemade pie crust in a standard pie plate, make 1.5 times the filling to fully fill the pie shell, then bake for 40-45 minutes.
Top with vanilla ice cream!
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I love learning about regional specialties like this. What a special pie and special story!
I love regional recipes as well! :)
Oh my goshhhh this looks incredible! So ooey gooey and perfect with that scoop of ice cream on top!
I love the Angus Barn! Remember that rehearsal dinner!? :-) Anyways, I could live off of this pie. It’s so chocolatey and so delicious! And now I want a slice for breakfast. Haha!
Hi from Wendell, NC (Eastern Wake County). Is the first ingredient listed the frozen pie shell? I think there’s a typo.
I’ve been to the Angus Barn. It have never tried their famous pie. I think I might have to after seeing your pictures!
Hi Nancy! Yes, you’re right, frozen pie shell. All fixed, thank you!
This dish looks delicious and attractive. I will try to make it. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Hi Courtney,
This pie looks delish! Question, do you use a regular pie shell or deep dish?
Thanks!
I used a regular pie shell, but if you use a deep dish, maybe make 1.5X the amount of filling! This will also require it be cooked a bit longer.
This combination will bring me significant innovation. It’s simple but impressive. I like the idea form you suggested! Thanks a lot.
We lived in Raleigh when first married. The Angus Barn was the very special place to go for special occasions. I always had the Chocolate Chess Pie!!
I am really lucky that I got a chance to read your article. It was great.
really well and amazing work.
really well and amazing work.
I doubled recipe an it took 2 sticks of butter. It never seem to set up but I know I haven’t been using a electric mixer. Is that. Key to the pie
Layden, it may be that doubling it causes issues, but it could also be the electric mixer. It might also need a bit more time to cook. And fully cool.
Trumendos work really inspired form it because it was actually extraordinary.
How does the pie turn light brown on top ?
It’s just a lighter chocolate coloring on top.
I just want to taste it one time….because i never have.
Simple ingredients but tastes like a complicated recipe!
Yes! Love easy recipes!
Well I just found my new favorite dessert!
Haha, it’s my fave too! Thanks Rachael! XO – Courtney
This looks so yummy! Pinning for later1
Thank you Andie!
So glad I don’t have to miss out on not having this before anymore. Looks like such a wonderful dessert.
Thank you so much, Sabrina! :)
Do you refrigerate the pie once it’s done?
I usually do!
Angus barn chocolate chess pie recipe is one of the best i have personally experienced as i love cheesecake and my kids as well.