Description
Chess Pie is a classic Southern dessert known for its simple yet rich and sweet custard filling. This recipe yields a golden, slightly jiggly center encased in a flaky pie crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Crust: Place the unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate and crimp the edges.
- Mix the Filling: In a bowl, whisk together sugar, cornmeal, flour, and salt. Add butter, milk, vinegar, and vanilla; whisk until smooth. Stir in eggs.
- Fill the Crust: Pour the filling into the pie crust.
- Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool before slicing. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- This classic Southern pie is best enjoyed plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
