CHOCOLATE CHESS PIE

— Tarte au Chocolat Façon Chess

Source: The Gilded Table – January Edition

Chocolate chess pie slice in a softly lit winter setting, glossy chocolate filling with a delicate, classic finish — *Velvety chocolate, a tender crust, and that unmistakable Southern hush — rich, simple, and deeply winter-satisfying.*

Chocolate Chess Pie is a vintage winter dessert in its most comforting form — a smooth, cocoa-rich filling baked into a classic crust, with a delicate top that sets like satin. It’s the kind of pie that feels right in January: unfussy, nostalgic, and quietly indulgent.

Serve it slightly warm for a softer, pudding-like center, or chilled for clean slices and an old-fashioned, bakery-style finish.

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Notes ✨
Let the pie cool fully before slicing for the cleanest texture — chess pies set as they rest.
Prefer it extra-decadent? Serve with softly whipped cream or a dusting of cocoa.
For a deeper chocolate note, use a darker cocoa powder; for a classic vintage flavor, stick to standard cocoa.
This pie keeps beautifully and is often even better the next day.