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Grits Chocolate Pie

MAKES 1 (9-INCH) PIE
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Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°. Place piecrust in a 9-inch pie pan, and crimp edges as desired.
  3. 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.
  4. Bake until puffed and set in center, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream.