Chocolate fried pies are irresistibly tasty! Homemade from scratch, these delightful treats combine a flaky, crispy crust with a rich, decadent chocolate center.
To begin, the rich chocolate filling is simply made by combining sugar, butter and cocoa powder. Next, the flaky crust is prepared using shortening, milk, salt and flour.
After the dough is rolled out, circles are cut and filled with the chocolate filling. Then they truly come alive during the frying process. This causes the outside to turn a beautiful golden brown while sealing in the melt-in-your-mouth center.
For an even easier method, one could fill each pie with a mini chocolate bar instead of making the filling from scratch. Both options promise intensely chocolatey goodness.
Furthermore, people describe the taste as simply irresistible. With their flaky crust and fudgy interior, some even claim chocolate fried pies surpass chocolate pop tarts. That’s really saying something!
Chocolate Fried Pies Ingredients
For the Crust:
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Shortening
- Milk
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Filling:
- Sugar
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Unsalted butter or margarine, melted
How To Make Chocolate Fried Pies
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, and shortening. Mix thoroughly, then use a fork with long tines to cut the shortening into the flour mixture until well incorporated.
Add the milk to the flour mixture.
Mix thoroughly until combined. If needed, gradually add more milk, a tablespoon at a time, until the mixture forms a dough ball.
Separate the dough into 10 evenly sized portions and shape each one into a ball.
In another medium bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, and cocoa powder.
Mix thoroughly until a thick, gritty chocolate paste forms.
Next, take each dough ball and flatten it into a circle about 6 inches in diameter.
Place roughly 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each circle. Afterward, dip your fingers in water and moisten the edges of the dough to help seal them together.
Heat approximately 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for around five minutes. Once hot, reduce the heat to medium and gently place a few pies into the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd them.
Cook the pies until they turn golden brown on one side, then carefully flip them to brown the other side. This should only take a few minutes.
Transfer the pies to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
Allow them to cool for a few minutes before enjoying.
You can sprinkle powdered sugar on top before digging in, or skip it—whatever suits your taste!
How To Store
Keep any leftover pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. To bring back their crispiness, I prefer to reheat them quickly in the air fryer or oven.
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Chocolate Fried Pies
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup milk more if needed
- vegetable oil for frying
Filling
- 2 cups sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter or margarine melted 1 stick
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour and salt. Use a fork to cut the shortening into the mixture. Pour in the milk and stir until the dough comes together.
- Portion the dough into ten evenly sized balls.
- In another bowl, mix the melted butter, cocoa powder, and sugar until they blend into a thick paste.
- Fill a large skillet with about 1/4 inch of oil and heat it over medium-high heat as you prepare the pies.
- On a floured surface, flatten each dough ball into a 6-inch circle. Spoon 2 tablespoons of chocolate filling into the center of each. Moisten the edges of the dough with water using your fingertips. Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together with a fork to seal.
- Once the oil has been heating for about five minutes, lower the temperature to medium. Gently place a few pies into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the skillet. Cook until the pies are golden brown on one side, then flip them over and cook until the other side is equally golden.
- Transfer the cooked pies to a plate lined with paper towels and continue frying the remaining pies. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving, and if you like, sprinkle with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.