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Simple Classic Chess Pie Recipe

A super simple, classic southern pie, this Chess Pie recipe doesn't get much easier, and it's a sweet-tooths' dream! This Chess Pie recipe produces an ultra sweet, rich, creamy, vanilla-kissed, mind-blowing dessert! 
Course Pie
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8
Author Sarah

Ingredients

  • 9 inch prepared refrigerated pie crust or your favorite pie crust recipe, prepared
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp. yellow cornmeal
  • 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup whole or 2% milk
  • 1 tbsp. vinegar
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 4 large eggs
  • powdered sugar for garnish

Instructions

  • Arrange pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate, and crimp or scallop the edges.
  • Line the pie crust with foil or parchment paper, and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are browned.
  • Remove from heat, carefully remove parchment and pie weights, and cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, prepare filling.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients (except powdered sugar).
  • Pour into crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and center appears mostly set. It does not need to be completely set - it will set as it cools!
  • Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Cut and serve.