Caitlin Bensel; Culinary Artist: Torie Cox
For those with a sweet tooth, these divine pie concoctions are sure to send you straight to the market, salivating in anticipation. You can choose to go the store-bought crust route or embark on a homemade adventure—it’s entirely your call. But let’s face it, the real star of the show is always the filling.
Accompany one of these crowd-pleasing chocolate pies with a refreshing glass of milk or served a la mode, and you’ll be creating a dessert that will have your loved ones raving and requesting for years to come.
Caitlin Bensel; Culinary Artistry: Torie Cox
Envision a fusion of a classic pie and a MoonPie. That’s the essence of this recipe, which boasts layers of graham cracker crust, a Tennessee whiskey-infused chocolate filling, and a fluffy, marshmallowy meringue on top.
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Artisan: Caleb Clarke; Culinary Artist: Emily Nabors Hall
Robby Lozano; Culinary Artist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Artisan: Josh Hoggle
Drawn from the comforting, old-fashioned Southern chocolate gravy, commonly paired with biscuits, this delightful dessert is equally delightful when enjoyed with a cup of coffee, much like its breakfast counterpart. A luscious, decadent chocolate custard is encased in a flaky, rich pie crust.
Greg DuPree, Culinary Artist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Artisan: Christine Keely
Caitlin Bensel; Culinary Artistry: Torie Cox
This timeless cocoa-infused pie achieves its signature silky, mousse-like consistency without the use of gelatin. The recipe is straightforward, allowing for a quick and effortless preparation any night without the hassle. No fancy presentation required. Simply top with a light drizzle of sweetened whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder or chocolate shavings.
A harmonious blend of chocolate, bourbon, and pecans has secured this lovely pie a place among the South’s most cherished desserts. Prepare for a chorus of compliments at your next family holiday celebration.
With so many dessert choices to contemplate, this pie takes the guesswork out of the equation. It ingeniously combines a chocolate torte with a classic pumpkin pie, giving you the best of both worlds.
This classic filling is a breeze to prepare. Just melt the chocolate in the microwave; then blend in sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Stir in pecans and pour the mixture into a frozen, unbaked pie crust—voilà!
With just 20 minutes of active time, you can craft this rich, chocolatey chess pie variation. The traditional, gooey custard filling gains an extra layer of cocoa powder, while a layer of semi-sweet chocolate chips lines the bottom of the pie crust.
Greg DuPree, Culinary Artist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Artisan: Christine Keely
Seeking a festive twist on brownies? Look no further than this legendary brownie pie, which can be easily made with or without nuts. This seven-ingredient treat is one you’ll want to treasure and pass down through generations.
