✨ Classic Southern Chess Pie ✨
♥ A golden, delicate crust filled with a rich, buttery custard and a beautifully caramelized top — this old-fashioned Southern pie is simple, comforting, and wonderfully sweet! ♥
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Some desserts don't need fancy ingredients to become family favorites. Classic Southern Chess Pie is a perfect example!
Made with pantry staples like sugar, butter, eggs, and a little cornmeal, this traditional pie bakes into a smooth, sweet filling with a lightly crisp top and a delicate, custardy center.
A touch of vinegar balances the sweetness, while the cornmeal gives the filling its familiar texture. Every slice feels like a little taste of Southern baking tradition.
Serve it at holiday dinners, family gatherings, or whenever you're craving a simple homemade dessert that never goes out of style. ♥
✦ WHAT YOU'LL NEED
For the pie:
✓ 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust, homemade or store-bought
✓ 1½ cups granulated sugar
✓ ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
✓ 4 large eggs, at room temperature
✓ 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
✓ 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
✓ ¼ cup whole milk
✓ 1 tablespoon white vinegar
✓ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
✓ ¼ teaspoon salt
✓ Optional: powdered sugar, for serving
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