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Southern Style Chess Pie

Chess pie is a true Southern classic—and it's easy to make, too!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chess pie, pie recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 460kcal
Author: Kasey Schwartz

Ingredients

  • 1 9 inch pie crust, unbaked
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 5 eggs
  • ⅔ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. 
  • Add the white sugar, brown sugar, salt, and flour to a large bowl and whisk together.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter and vanilla.
  • Pour the wet mix into the dry ingredient bowl and whisk to form a smooth, liquid filling.
  • Pour the chess pie filling into the unbaked pie crust.
  • Bake for about 50-55 minutes. The custard should be set in the center of the pie and jiggle slightly when you touch it. The top of the pie will no longer look wet but have a matte, golden brown color.
  • Let the pie cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 536IU | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg