Chess Pie

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 50 mins

  • Servings

    8 slices

  • Calories

    412 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Chess Pie

Chess Pie is a Southern classic dessert made with simple ingredients.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pie shell unbaked
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 eggs beaten, room temperature
  • ¼ cup half and half light cream, or milk
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Line a 9-inch pie plate with pie shell and with a fork, poke the crust in a few places to allow steam to escape. Place a piece of parchment paper in the shell and fill it with pie weights or dry beans.
  3. Bake the crust for 5 minutes. Remove the weights and parchment and bake for an additional 3 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk sugar and melted butter. Add the eggs, cream, cornmeal, vinegar, flour, vanilla, and salt. Whisk until smooth. Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
  5. Place the pie in the oven and immediately reduce the oven temperature to 325°F. Bake for 70 to 75 minutes or until the pie is set.
  6. Cool completely on a baking rack before cutting, about 2 hours.

Notes

  • Chess pie can be covered and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
  • To freeze, wrap the whole pie or individual slices in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 412 (21%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 121mg (40%) Sodium 268mg (11%) Potassium 73mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 38g (76%) Vitamin A 549IU (11%) Vitamin C 0.04mg (0%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 412 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 412 21%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 268mg 11%
Potassium 73mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 38g 76%
Vitamin A 549IU 11%
Vitamin C 0.04mg 0%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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