Chess Pie

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Additional Time

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    5 hrs 25 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    405 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Chess Pie

One of the easiest pies ever, this Chess Pie is a southern classic custard style pie that is perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pie crust for a 9-inch pie
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Fresh nutmeg*
  • 5 eggs
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup butter melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Roll out your pie crust and shape in a 9-inch pie dish. Place a piece of parchment paper over the crust and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Place the pie dish on a baking sheet and place in the oven. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and remove the parchment and weights.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and nutmeg.
  3. Add the eggs and the buttermilk to the sugar mixture and whisk well, then add in the butter and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
  4. Pour the custard into the partially baked pie crust. Return the pie to the oven and continue to cook until the edges are set. This will take about an hour. The center may look a bit jiggly still, but will continue to cook and firm up when you take it out of the oven. Cover the crust with a pie shield or foil about halfway through baking time to prevent the crust from getting too dark.
  5. Let the pie cool completely before serving. Can be served cold or at room temperature.

Notes

  • I like to grate fresh nutmeg - you only need 2 or 3 times across the grater. If you don’t have fresh nutmeg, you can use a very small pinch of ground nutmeg. 
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  • For the butter, you want to melt it and then let it sit for a bit. You want it to still be liquid, but you don’t want it to be hot.
  • The top of the pie will get brown - this is normal and expected!
  • I like to serve this sprinkled with powdered sugar or topped with fresh whipped cream.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1slice Calories 405kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 147mg (49%) Sodium 247mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 39g (78%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 405 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 405kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 147mg 49%
Sodium 247mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 39g 78%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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