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Orange Chess Pie Recipe

Fresh squeezed orange juice packs this classic chess pie with flavor and Vitamin C. The sweet, fresh blend of orange and creamy custard will have your friends and family begging you to make this pie over and over again.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Difficulty Level Easy
Servings 8 slices
Calories 373kcal
Cost $7.75

Utensils & Equipment

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

Ingredients List

  • 1 refrigerated pie crust (or make your own crust)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice (preferably fresh squeezed)
  • 6 Tbsp butter melted and cooled
  • 2 Tbsp yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 5 eggs large

Instructions

Prebake The Crust

  • Refrigerated pie crusts should always sit at room temperate for 15-20 minutes as directed on the package.
  • The package should show directions on how to prebake the crust. If not, bake at 400℉ for 10 minutes.
  • If you notice any bubbles forming while the crust is baking, gently press them down with a spoon.
  • Allow crust to cool to room temperature before adding the filling.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350℉.

Prepare The Filling

  • In large bowl whisk together the sugar and cornmeal.
  • In medium bowl whisk together the eggs, cooled butter, orange juice, and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended.
  • Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix until completely incorporated. Mix until none of the liquids are visible, ie no streaks of egg or juice.
  • Pour or spoon the mixture into the cooled pie crust.

Bake

  • Bake on middle rack at 350℉ for 45-50 minutes.
  • IF you notice the crust becoming too dark, use a pie crust shield or wrap strips of aluminum foil around the edge of the crust.
  • Pie is done when center if firmly set and not jiggly.

Cool

  • Allow to sit on wire cooling rack for 2 hours or until the pie plate is cool to the touch.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Orange Chess Pie Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 373 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 0.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 125mg42%
Sodium 194mg8%
Potassium 101mg3%
Carbohydrates 51g17%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 39g43%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 442IU9%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 24mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.