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Chess Pie Recipe
This Chess Pie recipe is a classic Southern dessert filled with a sweet, buttery custard that's delicious and simple to make.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 Slices
Calories: 456 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 Ready-to-Bake Pie Crust that fits a 9-inch pie pan
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon cornmeal
- 5 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 cup 2% milk at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly grease pie plate with non-stick spray
- Unroll a ready-to-bake pie crust and lay it onto a pie plate
- Crimp the edges around the pie plate, tucking under extra crust to create a uniform look.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the butter and sugar and cream together.
- Next, add the flour and cornmeal to the sugar mixture.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well between each.
- Once the batter is smooth and well mixed, add the milk, vanilla extract and lemon juice and combine.
- Pour the batter into the unbaked pie shell.
- Bake the pie at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. After this time, use foil to lightly cover the entire pie.
- Bake again for another 15-25 minutes or until the center is no longer jiggly.
- Remove the pie to cool.
- Allow the pie to cool thoroughly before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar or add a dollop of whipped cream before serving.
- It’s best to keep covered and stored in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
456kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
135mg
(45%)
Sodium
142mg
(6%)
Potassium
114mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
52g
(104%)
Vitamin A
534IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 456
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 456kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 142mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 534IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.