Shared by our sister publication Taste of the South, this Chocolate Grits Pie is a creative and tasty way to enjoy a Southern pantry staple. In our January/February 2024 issue, find four more delicious recipes in our “Grits with Gusto” story.
Grits Chocolate Pie
MAKES 1 (9-INCH) PIE
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup quick grits
- ½ teaspoon plus ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- ½ (14.1-ounce) box refrigerated piecrust
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 6 ounces dark chocolate (60%) morsels
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Whipped cream, to serve
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup water, grits, and ⅛ teaspoon salt to a boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until thickened. Remove from heat, and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°. Place piecrust in a 9-inch pie pan, and crimp edges as desired.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, add evaporated milk, butter, chocolate, sugar, and flour; heat on high for 1 minute. Remove from microwave, and whisk until smooth. Whisk in grits, eggs, vanilla, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Pour into prepared pie crust.
- Bake until puffed and set in center, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream.
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