Chess Pie

One of the easiest pies ever, this Chess Pie is a southern classic custard style pie that is perfect for any occasion.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 15

Cooling Time 4

Total Time 5 25

Servings servings

Calories 405kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

1 pie crust for a 9-inch pie
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Fresh nutmeg*
5 eggs
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Roll out your pie crust and shape in a 9-inch pie dish. Place a piece of parchment paper over the crust and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Place the pie dish on a baking sheet and place in the oven. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and remove the parchment and weights.
1 pie crust for a 9-inch pie
In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and nutmeg.
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, Fresh nutmeg*
Add the eggs and the buttermilk to the sugar mixture and whisk well, then add in the butter and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
5 eggs, 2/3 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pour the custard into the partially baked pie crust. Return the pie to the oven and continue to cook until the edges are set. This will take about an hour. The center may look a bit jiggly still, but will continue to cook and firm up when you take it out of the oven. Cover the crust with a pie shield or foil about halfway through baking time to prevent the crust from getting too dark.
Let the pie cool completely before serving. Can be served cold or at room temperature.

Notes

I like to grate fresh nutmeg - you only need 2 or 3 times across the grater. If you don’t have fresh nutmeg, you can use a very small pinch of ground nutmeg.

For the butter, you want to melt it and then let it sit for a bit. You want it to still be liquid, but you don’t want it to be hot.

The top of the pie will get brown - this is normal and expected!

I like to serve this sprinkled with powdered sugar or topped with fresh whipped cream.

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

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