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Minny’s Chocolate Pie – The Help

Published: Apr 14, 2013 · Modified: Dec 7, 2020 by Nicole Cook · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 69 Comments

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Minnys Chocolate Pie - The HelpThe movie The Help is by far, one of my top 10 most favorite movies of all time. So when #SundaySupper decided it was time to take our recipes to the movies, The Help was an easy choice for me.

If you’ve spent anytime around my blog, you’d know already that I have a certain affection with southern food, and you can’t get much more southern than a good old traditional chocolate pie. And I have wanted to make one since I saw the movie, minus Minny’s “special ingredient”.

Awhile back, I had clipped a Chocolate Pie recipe out of our local paper in hopes I’d get around to making it, so I did.

And it was delicious. In fact, it was AWESOME.

However I wanted something closer to the movie version – a little thicker, a little firmer. So I went on a hunt and googled the pie from the movie and came across the original recipe by Lee Ann Fleming from the movie The Help. How cool is that? You can get Minny’s Original Chocolate Pie recipe here.

On the other hand, today I am sharing with you the first one I made, because we really adored it.

Minny’s Chocolate Pie

Minny’s Chocolate Pie

Ingredients

  • 1 frozen unbaked pie crust
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 oz of unsweetened baking chocolate squares
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350. Remove the pie crust from the freezer and allow to thaw for about 20 minutes before using.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the flour, eggs and sugar until mixed well.
  3. Using a double boiler, melt the butter and chocolate, stirring frequently until completely mixed.
  4. Add the melted chocolate mixture to the flour/sugar mixture and mix everything together well.
  5. Mix in the vanilla.
  6. Pour the chocolate "batter" into the pie shell and bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
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Minnys Chocolate Pie - The Help

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  1. Pam @ Blueberries And Blessingd

    April 14, 2013 at 5:06 am

    I am totally in love with your choice! The Help is on my favorites lists too and this scene was just hil-ar-i-ous!
    How cool is it that you found the original recipe?? Your version looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Nicole Cook

      April 16, 2013 at 11:50 am

      Easily in my top 5-10 of all time Pam, I completely agree.
      Thank you so much! xoxo

      Reply
  2. The Ninja Baker

    April 14, 2013 at 5:08 am

    Minny’s fire and fine cooking were inspiring in the book and movie. Your re-creation of her famous pie are impressive, Nicole. Bravo!

    Reply
    • Nicole Cook

      April 16, 2013 at 11:52 am

      That’s what made me love this movie… everyone’s fire, passion and of course all that good ‘ole southern cooking. Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Toby @ Plate Fodder

    April 14, 2013 at 6:40 am

    Growing up, You could always find a chocolate pie on the counter (usually with a slice missing) just waiting to be devoured at my Great Grandmother’s house. thick, rich, with that sugary skim crust on top. It was heaven.

    When Jane and I watch The Help, it was all I could do not to jump up and make a pie that same night – (without.. you know)
    Some things just scream Southern! Chocolate pie is one of them.

    Reply
    • Nicole Cook

      April 16, 2013 at 12:03 pm

      Couldn’t agree with you more Toby! Loved the movie, loved the pie and truly love all things southern. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Renee

    April 14, 2013 at 6:49 am

    Oh my! Look at that crunchy looking top on your pie. I think I would like it better than the movie version. It looks so rich and gooey too. Yum!!

    Reply
    • Nicole Cook

      April 16, 2013 at 12:08 pm

      You’d probably know your southern chocolate pie, eh? Rich is an understatement, but oh so supremely yummy. Thank you.

      Reply
  5. Laura Dembowski

    April 14, 2013 at 7:32 am

    This looks like gooey deliciousness! I also loved the Help and think it is awesome you could use the recipe from the movie.

    Reply
    • Nicole Cook

      April 16, 2013 at 12:08 pm

      I was so shocked to find the original from the movie…so awesome. 🙂
      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  6. Jennie @themessybakerblog@

    April 14, 2013 at 7:32 am

    Nicole, I have no words to describe how I feel about this delicious looking pie. Oh my, I want some!

    Reply
    • Nicole Cook

      April 16, 2013 at 12:12 pm

      You’re welcome to my house anytime for a big old slice. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Kayle (The Cooking Actress)

    April 14, 2013 at 8:22 am

    I loooved “The Help” and this pie looks INCREDIBLE!!!

    Reply
    • Nicole Cook

      April 16, 2013 at 12:13 pm

      I’m so happy that The Help is the movie I chose and that so many loved it as much as I did.
      For me it’s right up there with the Secret Life of Bee’s which I also REALLY loved.
      Thanks Kayle!

      Reply
  8. Stacy

    April 14, 2013 at 10:21 am

    Wonderful movie and wonderful pie! I may just have to make both versions (without the secret ingredient) and have a taste test. But right now, yours is definitely winning!

    Reply
    • Nicole Cook

      April 16, 2013 at 12:19 pm

      No secret ingredients for me either. haha Thanks Stacy!! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Jen @JuanitasCocina

    April 14, 2013 at 10:22 am

    Haha! THIS is why we’re friends…because we have the same movie humor! 😉

    Reply
    • Nicole Cook

      April 16, 2013 at 12:20 pm

      LOL I adore you. Like… mucho.
      Feel better! xoxo (and hugs to Linda that she’s better fast too!)

      Reply
  10. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen

    April 14, 2013 at 10:39 am

    This is on my list to watch. And now I´m so tempted by that gorgeous pie!

    Reply
    • Nicole Cook

      April 16, 2013 at 12:25 pm

      Oh you really MUST see this movie Paula. Really. Must.
      Wish you were closer, would love to share a piece with you hon! Thanks!

      Reply
  11. Amanda @ MarocMama

    April 14, 2013 at 10:49 am

    I read the book but haven’t seen this movie. I once dated a guy from the south whose “mamaw” made a chocolate pie similar to this. It was to die for!!!!

    Reply
    • Nicole Cook

      April 16, 2013 at 12:33 pm

      I got the book before the movie came out and got sidetracked and never read it. I’d actually like to go back now and do so. Thanks Amanda!

      Reply
  12. Heather @girlichef

    April 14, 2013 at 11:24 am

    Oh my gosh, that looks amazing! I love the movie and the book – and I need me a slice of this pie (I’m just glad you made it sans secret ingredient). ;P YUMMY!

    Reply
    • Nicole Cook

      April 16, 2013 at 12:34 pm

      haha Heather, no extra ingredients for me 😉 Thanks so much for hosting this week and such a fabulous, fun theme!! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Liz

    April 14, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    GREAT idea!!!! I should have made this, too…totally scrumptious!!!

    Reply
  14. Diana @GourmetDrizzles

    April 14, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    Great movie and great pie! Thanks for sharing this yummy dessert with us, Nicole!

    Reply
  15. Shannon @VillageGirlBlog

    April 14, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    Ahhhh I am so bad, I loved this book have not seen the movie. This pie looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it out. Yum

    Reply
  16. Tara

    April 14, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    I have to watch that movie, I have it up stairs. I think I will do that tonight. Could I have a slice of pie to go with it please. It is making me drool!!

    Reply
  17. Megan

    April 14, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    This made me giggle. I am a huge fan of the movie Help and love that you made this recipe. The chocolate pie scene in the movie made me laugh so hard, I cried. Great recipe! Love it!!!

    Reply
  18. Martin D. Redmond

    April 14, 2013 at 5:57 pm

    Loved that movie! And your pie looks amazing! Looks easy to make too. I’ll have to give it a go!

    Reply
  19. Dawn Pasco

    April 14, 2013 at 10:10 pm

    Loved the book and the movie. Your pie looks delicious and I love how you list other recipes inspired by movies. Sharing this on my facebook page and pinning to desserts. Thanks Nicole.

    Reply
  20. Shelby | Diabetic Foodie

    April 15, 2013 at 8:06 am

    Great movie and scrumptious looking pie! My sister-in-law grew up in the town where The Help was filmed – her sister was even interviewed on TV when the movie came out.

    Reply
  21. Andrea (From the Bookshelf)

    April 15, 2013 at 11:01 am

    Great movie and book. The pie looks great! Must give this a try for the chocoholics in my life.

    Reply
  22. Anita at Hungry Couple

    April 16, 2013 at 7:03 am

    I love the theme you guys had this week! I’ve never had a chocolate pie but now I think it’s going on my to-do list because Mr. Hungry Couple (aka The Chocolate Monster) will LOVE it!! 🙂

    Reply
  23. Conni @FoodieArmyWife

    April 16, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    Oh my heavens! That is such a good movie, and the PIE SCENE!?!?! Oh my lanta! Great pic, and very delicious looking pie!!!

    Reply
  24. Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere

    April 17, 2013 at 8:48 am

    This looks gooey and delicious! I’m pretty sure this whole pie would be gone in one sitting over here!

    Reply
  25. Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom)

    April 17, 2013 at 9:43 am

    This movie has been on my to-watch list for a while. So many movies….so little time.

    I love easy-as-pie recipes!

    (hee, hee…pun totally intended!)

    Reply
  26. varpu

    May 18, 2013 at 4:25 am

    Hi, I’m in Finland trying to bake this pie! How much chocolate do you have to use exactly?

    Reply

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