Chess Pie Or Tarts

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Cuisine: American

A classic sweet and buttery chess pie with a rich, custardy filling, perfect for dessert lovers who enjoy simple, nostalgic flavors and delightful textures.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 stick soft butter or margarine
  • 1 teaspoon cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs

Instructions

  1. Cream the sugar and soft butter or margarine together until smooth and well combined.
  2. Add the cornmeal, vinegar, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture; mix thoroughly.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Pour the filling into 16 frozen tart shells.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

545 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5g 10% DV
Total Fat 28.1g 36% DV
Carbs 53.3g 19% DV
Fiber 3.3g 12% DV
Sugar 7.4g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 82.3mg 4% DV
Potassium 360mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 73.8mg 6% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV
Contains Milk Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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