Southern Chess Pie
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Southern Chess Pie
Description
Southern Chess Pie consists of a single unbaked 9-inch pie crust filled with a mixture of melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, cornmeal, flour, milk, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt. The cornmeal acts as a thickening agent, contributing a delicate texture to the firm custard base. Once the filling is poured into the chilled crust, it bakes at 350°F until the edges are golden and the center is set but not dry.
The pie’s flavor is predominantly sweet and buttery, with noticeable depth from the lemon juice and vanilla that brighten the custard and reduce monotony. The texture is dense yet tender, with a slightly grainy mouthfeel due to the cornmeal, typical of traditional chess pies.
Southern Chess Pie can be served as a classic dessert after meals or alongside coffee or tea. Its rich sweetness and dense structure make it a satisfying option for those who enjoy custard pies with subtle complexity from the lemon and cornmeal components.
Ingredients
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust unbaked
- 1/2 cup butter melted, salted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large egg
- 3 tablespoons cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Place the dish in the freezer to chill while preparing the filling.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup melted butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar. Whisk thoroughly until smooth then add in 4 large eggs and whisk until smooth.
- Mix in 3 tablespoons cornmeal and 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour until evenly combined.
- Stir in 1/4 cup milk, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until the mixture is smooth.
- Remove the pie dish from the freezer. Carefully pour the filling into the prepared crust.
- Place the pie on the center oven rack and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 404kcal | 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 | 363mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 502IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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