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Chess Pie

Easy, creamy, flavorful and classic, this Chess Pie recipe is an old-fashioned favorite dessert that is perfect for any occasion!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 17 mins
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 442 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 9-inch refrigerated pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cornmeal
  • 1 Tbsp flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • ¼ cup milk (the higher fat the better)
  • 1 Tbsp vinegar
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • 4 eggs slightly beaten
  • powdered sugar optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Unroll pie crust and place in pie plate, crimp or score edges with a fork then cover with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. 
  2. Place in oven for about 5 minutes then remove beans and parchment. Bake for 2-3 more minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  3. Meanwhile, make your filling in a large bowl by whisking together the sugar, flour, cornmeal, and salt.
  4. Add in melted butter, milk, vinegar, and vanilla. Whisk until combined. Lastly, add in the eggs and whisk until just combined.
  5. Pour filling into your prepared crust and bake for about 1 hour until dark brown on top and center is set.
  6. Let cool completely then sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

  • Cover edges of pie crust with tin foil or pie shields to prevent burning after they start to brown.

Nutrition Information

Calories 442kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 113mg (38%) Sodium 296mg (12%) Potassium 69mg (2%) Sugar 50g (100%) Vitamin A 485IU (10%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 442

% Daily Value*

Calories 442kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 113mg 38%
Sodium 296mg 12%
Potassium 69mg 1%
Sugar 50g 100%
Vitamin A 485IU 10%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

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