Give the classic chocolate dessert a citrus freshness.

(And yes, good quality chips and cocoa are ideal, but truly any kind will do.)

A flexible formula, we leave it up to you as to whether you use flour orcornmealfor the binder.

Southern Living Chocolate Orange Chess Pie

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Both will work, but the latter adds a bit more texture.

instructions

Whipped cream

Orange peel strips, for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F.

Whisk brown sugar into chocolate mixture.

Whisk in eggs, 1 at a time, until fully incorporated.

Stir whipping cream, orange zest, and salt into chocolate mixture.

Let cool completely before slicing, about 1 hour, 30 minutes.

Serve with whipped cream and garnish with orange peel strips.