Southern Chess Pie
A classic Southern custard tart with a buttery crust and silky-sweet filling. Simple ingredients transform into an elegant, nostalgic dessert perfect for any gathering.
- Total time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1 crust unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- ½ cup butter
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Set the pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan; set aside.
- 2
Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat, ~2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, flour, vinegar, and vanilla until smooth.
- 4
Stir the melted butter into the egg mixture until fully combined.
- 5
Pour filling into the pie crust. Bake 35–40 minutes until edges are set but center still jiggles slightly.
- 6
Cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch pie pan
- small saucepan
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- wire cooling rack
- oven
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