Kid Recipe: Chocolate Chess Pie

A decadent chocolate pie perfect for Thanksgiving

This Chocolate Chess Pie is rich, gooey, and deeply chocolatey—think brownie batter baked into a flaky crust with a crackly top. It’s an ideal kid bake for Thanksgiving because it’s impressive and delicious without the pressure of perfecting a pumpkin or pecan pie. You can make it a day ahead and refrigerate overnight (just let it come to room temperature before serving).

There are a few steps that will challenge kids: lowering the oven temperature mid-bake, letting the pie rest so it sets just right, and combining ingredients in a specific order. None of these are beyond your kid’s reach, and each adds to the sense of mastery they’ll feel when it’s done.

Thanksgiving is about community and shared effort. Inviting kids into that process by having them contribute to what’s served, and not just sit at the table, makes the meal even more meaningful. This recipe gives them the chance to take on a challenge, learn new baking skills, and experience the satisfaction of creating something worth…