Chess Pie
Chess Pie is a rich, sweet, and sugary classic pie that is made with ingredients you probably have on hand and baked in a flaky crust!
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cook Time55 minutes mins
Chilling Time2 hours hrs
Total Time3 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Chess Pie
Servings: 12
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net
- 1 9-inch pie crust, unbaked, store-bought or homemade
- ½ cup (1 stick, 113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar,
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (61g) buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- confectioners' sugar, for dusting
- whipped cream, for garnish (optional)
Pie Crust
On a lightly floured surface, roll pie crust out into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the crust to a 9-inch pie plate. Cinch the edge of your pie crust to create your desired shape.
Transfer the crust to the freezer for 15 minutes.
Once cold and firm, line the pie crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights, dry rice, or dry beans.
Bake the pie crust for 10 minutes. Remove the crust from the oven, and carefully remove the pie weights and parchment.
Set aside while you prepare the filling.
Filling
Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
In a large bowl, combine butter, sugar, and vanilla. Whisk together until combined.
Add the eggs, one at a time, making sure they are fully incorporated after each addition.
Add cornmeal, flour, buttermilk, and vinegar. Mix to combine.
Pour the filling into the crust and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the pie is completely set.
Let the pie cool at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before transferring to the refrigerator to cool completely (about 2 hours).
Dust with confectioners' sugar and garnish with whipped topping. Enjoy!
Calories: 280kcal