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!