Indulge in the Southern charm of Butter Chess Pie, a classic dessert with a captivating combination of flavors and textures. This delectable treat features a flaky, buttery crust enveloping a luscious filling made from simple ingredients like sugar, butter, eggs, and a touch of vinegar. The result is a rich, velvety filling that strikes a perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Our collection of recipes offers variations on this timeless pie, including a classic Southern-style version, a creamy chocolate chess pie, and a delightful chess bar recipe perfect for sharing. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to guide you in creating this irresistible dessert. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, our Butter Chess Pie recipes will inspire you to create a homemade masterpiece that will impress your family and friends.
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CHESS PIE
This is a very old Southern recipe. It's a very sweet, rich pie which cannot be described as anything but marvelous. This is not my personal recipe but was passed to me by my grandmother and from her grandmother and so on and so forth.
Provided by T. Knecht
Categories Desserts Pies Vintage Pie Recipes Chess Pie Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mix the butter, sugar and vanilla together. Mix in the eggs, then stir in the cornmeal, evaporated milk and vinegar until smooth.
- Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, then reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 40 minutes. Let cool. Cut and top servings with whipped cream. You will think you have died and gone to heaven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.3 calories, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 125.8 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 242.3 mg, Sugar 51.1 g
BROWNED BUTTER CHESS PIE
This simple pie is so smooth and velvety, it will warm everyone's heart. It's a timeless recipe with southern roots, but I recommend trying it no matter where you live! -Michael Cohen, Los Angeles, CA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small heavy saucepan, cook and stir butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown; remove from the heat. , Roll out crust to fit a 9-in. pie plate; transfer to pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Fill with dried beans, uncooked rice or pie weights. , Bake at 400° for 8 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat eggs for 3 minutes. Gradually add brown sugar; beat for 2 minutes or until mixture becomes thick. Beat in milk, vinegar, cornmeal, vanilla, cinnamon and the browned butter. Pour into crust. Cover edges with foil. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate, covered, for 3 hours or until cold. Serve with ice cream if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
FURRS CAFETERIA BUTTER CHESS PIE CLONE
A rich buttery and decadent dessert made famous at Furrs Cafateria in Texas. While the original is a trade secret, a former employee of Furrs experimented after watching the chef make it. she says this came close enogh to the original for her. Since she worked there and had this almost every day i'll take her word for it. Enjoy :)
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Pie
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 9 inch pie, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cream butter and sugar as if for cake.
- Add egg yokes and the one white and beat untill foamy; add water and vanilla, again beating until well mixed.
- Pour this into a 9 inch unbaked pie shell and bake at 350 for anywhere from 35 to 1 hour. Test with clean knife. When it comes out clean(no custard clinging to it), the pie is done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.8, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 164.3, Sodium 283.6, Carbohydrate 33.8, Sugar 33.5, Protein 2.1
Tips:
- For a creamier filling, use whole milk instead of evaporated milk.
- If you don't have a pie crust, you can use a store-bought one.
- To prevent the pie crust from getting soggy, pre-bake it for 10 minutes before adding the filling.
- Bake the pie in a preheated oven to ensure that the crust is evenly cooked.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving for the best flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Butter chess pie is a classic Southern dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its rich, buttery filling and flaky crust, it's the perfect pie for any occasion. Whether you're a beginner baker or an experienced pro, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give butter chess pie a try. You won't be disappointed!
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