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Classic Chess Pie Recipe

This classic Chess Pie can be made in under 20 minutes. The creamy custard filling has cornmeal to complete this traditional Southern pie.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 407kcal
Cost $5.75

Utensils & Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie plate
  • 1 wire cooling rack
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 wire whisk
  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 set of measuring spoons
  • 1 spatula or spoon

Ingredients List

  • 1 refrigerated pie crust
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter melted then cooled
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 4 eggs large
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp distilled white vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour

Instructions

Bake The Crust

  • You'll need to prebake or "blind bake" the crust. The directions should be on the package. In general you'll want to bake the crust at 400-425℉ for 10 minutes then allow it to cool completely.
  • Be sure to use a fork to prick holes in the bottom and sides of the crust. If you notice any bubbles while baking, pop them with the fork.
  • While waiting for the crust to cool, lower the oven temperature to 350℉.

Prepare The Filling

  • In large bowl whisk together the eggs until slightly blended.
  • To the eggs add the sugar, butter, milk, cornmeal, flour, vinegar, vanilla extract and nutmeg. Blend until the mixture is creamy and smooth.

Fill The Crust

  • Pour the mixture into the cooled crust.

Bake To Perfection

  • Bake on middle rack at 350℉ for 40-45 minutes or until the center of the pie is no longer jiggly.
  • Pie is done when the crust is golden brown AND the center is fully set.
  • If the edge of the crust is getting too brown, wrap strips of aluminum foil around the edge.

Cool Down

  • Allow to sit on wire cooling rack until completely cool.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Classic Chess Pie Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 407 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 113mg38%
Sodium 213mg9%
Potassium 86mg2%
Carbohydrates 53g18%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 38g42%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 486IU10%
Vitamin C 0.004mg0%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.