Classic Chess Pie
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Classic Chess Pie
Description
This Chess Pie combines room temperature butter beaten until fluffy with white and brown sugars for depth. Eggs and a yolk add richness and help the filling set, while buttermilk contributes moisture and slight tang. The inclusion of cornmeal adds texture and mild graininess to the custard, setting it apart from typical custard pies. Vinegar provides acidity, balancing the sweet flavors and assisting in setting the filling.
The filling bakes initially at a high temperature to help the pie rise and create a crust on top, then finishes slowly at a lower temperature until golden and slightly jiggly at the center. Cooling fully before slicing and refrigerating improves slice stability and flavor development.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened to room temperature, unsalted
- 1 cup granulated sugar white
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 3 egg room temperature, large
- 1 egg large, yolk
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar distilled
- 1 inch pie shell or graham cracker pie shell, unbaked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, using an electric or stand mixer, beat butter with the sugars until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Beat in the the eggs one at a time at medium speed. Stop to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- Next, add the egg yolk, buttermilk, vanilla, cornmeal, and vinegar. Beat on medium-low speed until smooth and well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into the pie shell and bake for 10 minutes.
- Lower the heat to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 40 minutes. The pie is done when golden brown and slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove the pie from the oven and leave it to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing, for best results refrigerate it after that for a few hours.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 464 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 464kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 237mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 493IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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