Chess Pie
A simple Southern pie with a rich, sweet custard filling of butter, sugar, eggs and a little cornmeal.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 50 min
- Serves
- 8
- Level
- Easy
Chess pie is made from store-cupboard basics. It has a smooth, sweet filling with a crackly top.
A little vinegar balances the sweetness.
Chess Pie
1 hr 5 min total · approx. 420 kcal per serving
Ingredients
Servings
Method
- Heat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan. Line a 23cm pie dish with pastry.
- Whisk the butter, sugar, eggs, cornmeal, milk, vinegar and vanilla.
- Pour into the case and bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and just set.
- Cool before slicing.
Cook's noteAdd lemon juice and zest for lemon chess pie.
Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.