Kentucky Chess Pie

Prep: 10 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Kentucky Chess Pie is a rich, sweet dessert with a velvety custard-like filling, featuring hints of sugar, eggs, and milk, all baked into a flaky crust. Its buttery, caramelized flavor makes it a perfect indulgence for celebrations or cozy gatherings with family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. white sugar
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 c. canned milk
  • 1/2 c. whole milk
  • 1/4 c. melted butter
  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 Tbsp. white cornmeal
  • 1/8 tsp. salt

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
  2. Pour the mixture into an unbaked deep dish pie shell.
  3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes or until the filling is solid.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

774 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8g 16% DV
Total Fat 30.5g 39% DV
Carbs 103.5g 38% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 39.7g 79% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10154.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 328.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 4mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 262.5mg 20% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

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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