A classic Southern dessert! Buttery flaky crust is loaded with a rich, gooey, decadent chocolate filling. This indulgent dessert is perfect for the holidays, and typically served with whipped cream or ice cream.
If pie crust is frozen, allow it to thaw to room temperature. Once thawed, place in pie dish.
Preheat oven to 350℉.
Place butter and chocolate in a microwave safe dish. Melt by microwaving at 50% power for 30 second intervals making sure to stir in between the intervals. Be careful not to burn the chocolate.
Once melted, add evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and egg (make sure mixture is not hot when adding the egg - we don't want the egg to cook just yet!)
In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients together: sugar, flour, and unsweetened cocoa powder.
Combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Mix well.
Pour mixture into pie crust.
Bake 40-45 minutes.
Remove promptly from oven, and let pie cool for 10-15 minutes. Once cooled, serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or both!