For an extra touch of elegance, serve with a dollop of freshly whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar. The vinegar is the key to the pie's tangy flavor. Don't skip it! For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of softened butter.
Chess Pie
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME50 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 5 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS910
A timeless Southern treasure, this Chess Pie is a symphony of sweetness and buttery richness, a slice of pure indulgence passed down through generations. Prepare to be transported to dessert heaven with every delectable bite!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate62 g
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Cholesterol126 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein5 g
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Saturated Fat10 g
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Sodium242 mg
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Sugar51 g
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Fat22 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract. (5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Gradually mix in the lightly beaten eggs, ensuring each addition is fully incorporated. (3 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Stir in the evaporated milk, fine cornmeal, and distilled white vinegar until the batter is smooth and homogenous. (2 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Pour the prepared filling into the unbaked pie shell, spreading evenly. (1 minute)
06 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and continue baking for an additional 40 minutes, or until the filling is set with a slight jiggle in the center. (50 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Remove from the oven and let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. This allows the filling to fully set. (2 hours)
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Myrna Lowe
May 26, 2025This recipe is so easy to follow, and the pie is absolutely delicious! My family devoured it.
Lonny Emard
Nov 26, 2024I've made this pie several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. The vinegar adds a nice tang.
Magdalena Quitzon
Oct 1, 2024The recipe is a keeper! Everyone asks for it after they try it.
Rocio Cummerata
Sep 6, 2024This pie is dangerously good! I couldn't stop eating it.
Adrien Kris
Apr 22, 2024Made it for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it! Definitely a new family favorite.
Matteo Stoltenberg
Jul 5, 2023I was a little skeptical about the cornmeal, but it really makes the texture of the filling amazing.