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Chess Pie Recipe
Chess pie is a southern classic that comes together with a few simple ingredients and minimal effort! Perfect for the busy holiday season.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 405 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American , British
Ingredients
- 1 pie dough
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ cups granulated sugar (300g)
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted (113g/ 1 stick)
- ¼ cup whole milk (80mL)
- 3 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon white or cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the pie dough into a 13-inch circle. Transfer to a standard 9-inch pie dish, tuck the edges under and crimp as desired.
- Freeze for 30 minutes.
- While freezing the crust, preheat the oven to 425F. Place the frozen crust on a rimmed baking sheet. Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights.
- Bake for 15 minutes until the edges are turning golden brown. Carefully remove the paper and pie weights. Let cool while making the filling.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350F.
- In a large bowl, add the eggs and beat until well blended. Add the sugar, butter, milk, cornmeal, flour, vinegar, and vanilla. Whisk until combined. Pour into the blind-baked crust.
- Bake for 45 minutes, rotating the sheet pan halfway through, or until the filling is puffed, golden brown, and doesn’t wobble when the pan is gently shaken. Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Refrigerate any leftovers for up to 4 days.
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Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients: Set the eggs and milk out 30 minutes to an hour before you start baking so they rise to room temperature. This makes them easier to incorporate for a silky smooth custard.
- Let the melted butter cool. Hot melted butter whisked into eggs will result in scrambled eggs, which is not the goal here! Once melted, let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes to cool off slightly.
- Let the pie cool completely before slicing. This gives the custard filling plenty of time to set up properly. If you slice it too soon, the filling will fall apart.
- To prevent the pie crust from burning: If the pie crust edges start to brown too fast, cover them with aluminum foil. It will act as a shield.
Nutrition Information
Calories
405kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
124mg
(41%)
Sodium
128mg
(5%)
Potassium
87mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
38g
(76%)
Vitamin A
502IU
(10%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 405
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 405kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 128mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 502IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.