Best Ever Chess Pie

Prep: 10 min Cook: 55 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A rich, buttery chess pie with a sweet custard flavor, featuring hints of vanilla and vinegar, perfect for dessert lovers seeking a classic Southern treat.

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Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 unbaked pie shell

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Cream softened butter and sugar together.
  3. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
  4. Beat one egg in at a time with a fork, do not overbeat.
  5. Add cornmeal, evaporated milk, and vinegar, stirring until well combined.
  6. Pour the mixture into an unbaked pie shell.
  7. Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes.
  8. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F and continue baking for 40-45 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

701 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7g 14% DV
Total Fat 32.7g 42% DV
Carbs 79.7g 29% DV
Fiber 2.7g 9% DV
Sugar 30.3g 61% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 473.3mg 21% DV
Potassium 395.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 148mg 49% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 242.8mcg 27% DV
Vitamin C 25.2mg 28% DV
Vitamin D 1.3mcg 6% DV
Calcium 198.5mg 15% DV
Iron 4.1mg 23% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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