Best 7 Buttermilk Chess Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the Southern charm of Buttermilk Chess Pie, a delightful dessert with a rich history and captivating flavors. This classic pie boasts a creamy, custard-like filling nestled in a flaky, buttery crust. The combination of buttermilk, sugar, eggs, and a touch of vinegar creates a smooth and tangy filling that perfectly complements the crisp and crumbly crust. Buttermilk Chess Pie is a versatile treat that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with fresh berries, whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This article presents a collection of buttermilk chess pie recipes, each offering unique variations on this beloved dessert. From a traditional buttermilk chess pie recipe to one using a store-bought crust and a gluten-free option, these recipes cater to different dietary preferences and skill levels. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create this delectable Southern treasure.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUTTERMILK CHESS PIE



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This simple buttermilk custard pie is an American classic.

Provided by Krystina

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes     Chess Pie Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 eggs
⅔ cup buttermilk
½ cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar and flour. Beat in the eggs and buttermilk until blended. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla. Pour filling into the pie crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.5 calories, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 147.6 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 263.9 mg, Sugar 51.3 g

LEMON BUTTERMILK CHESS PIE



Lemon Buttermilk Chess Pie image

This recipe comes from Scott Peacock, chef at the Horseradish Grill in Atlanta, Georgia. I was browsing through my books and found this in "Official Guide to Atlanta and the Olympic Summer Games."

Provided by Blue Peacock

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted,cooled
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon, zest of
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
whipped cream (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a bowl, combine sugar, cornmeal, flour and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat eggs thoroughly.
  • Add sugar mixture; mix well.
  • Add melted butter, lemon zest and juice, buttermilk and vanilla to egg mixture, mixing to blend thoroughly after each addition to prevent lumping.
  • Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie shell; bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and custard is set.
  • Remove pie to rack; cool completely.
  • Sprinkle top with confectioners' sugar and garnish each serving with whipped cream.

BUTTERMILK CHESS PIE WITH GEORGIA PEACH TOPPING



Buttermilk Chess Pie with Georgia Peach Topping image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 store-bought 9-inch round pie dough
4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup sorghum or honey
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole buttermilk
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
One 16-ounce bag frozen peaches (about 3 1/2 cups)
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup sorghum or honey
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Pinch kosher salt
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 bunch fresh mint

Steps:

  • For the buttermilk chess pie: Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line a 9 1/2-inch pie pan with the pie dough. Crimp the edges as desired.
  • Combine the melted butter, eggs, granulated sugar, sorghum and all-purpose flour in a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the buttermilk, fresh lemon juice and vanilla extract. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the pie shell and gently place on top of the preheated baking sheet in the oven.
  • Bake the pie until the custard is set and golden brown on the surface, 45 to 55 minutes. Allow it to cool completely.
  • For the Georgia peach topping: Meanwhile, place the peaches, orange juice and sorghum in a saucepot over medium heat. Cover and cook until just simmering, about 4 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch and cook until a syrup has come together with the peaches, 3 minutes more. Sprinkle in the salt and set aside until ready to serve the pie.
  • Serve slices of pie garnished with the peach topping, a dusting of confectioners' sugar, and some fresh mint.

BUTTERMILK-LEMON CHESS PIE



Buttermilk-Lemon Chess Pie image

Provided by John Currence

Categories     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Lemon     Buttermilk     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Crust:
2 cups all-purpose flour plus more
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter cut into 1/2" cubes
1/2 cup (or more) cold buttermilk
Filling:
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
5 large eggs, beaten to blend
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 3/4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of kosher salt
Special Equipment
A 9 1/2"-diameter deep-dish pie pan

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Mix flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor. Add butter; pulse until pea-size pieces of butter form. Add 1/2 cup buttermilk; pulse until moist clumps form, adding more buttermilk by tablespoonfuls if too dry. Form into a ball; flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic and chill for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to a 14" round. Transfer to pie pan; gently press onto bottom and up sides of pan. Trim dough, leaving a 1" overhang; tuck overhang under. Crimp edges decoratively. Line with parchment paper or foil; fill with pie weights or dried beans.
  • Bake crust until edges begin to brown, 30-35 minutes. Remove paper and weights; bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes longer. Let cool completely.
  • For filling:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl until well combined. Whisk eggs and remaining 6 ingredients in a large bowl (mixture may look curdled). Slowly whisk in dry ingredients. Pour filling into cooled crust and bake until custard is set around edges but jiggles slightly in center, 1 hour-1 hour 15 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.

DEEP-DISH BUTTERMILK CHESS PIE



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This is just an old-fashioned chess pie. Best of all, you can't taste the buttermilk, and it's "so rich" :). Time for cooling pie is not included. Submitted on May 23, 2006.

Provided by Chef shapeweaver

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup buttermilk
5 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup melted margarine
1 unbaked deep dish pie shell

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Mix together buttermilk and eggs; set aside.
  • Combine sugar, flour, cornmeal, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add buttermilk/egg mixture.
  • Stir in vanilla and melted margarine.
  • Pour into unbaked pie crust.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until set. Check pie at 40 minutes. The center should be set with a slight "jiggle".
  • Cool on wire rack for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.9, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 133, Sodium 374.1, Carbohydrate 57.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 45.7, Protein 5.9

BUTTERMILK COCONUT CHESS PIE



Buttermilk Coconut Chess Pie image

Make and share this Buttermilk Coconut Chess Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by alexander5

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 2 pies, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (9 inch) frozen pie crusts, unbaked (do not use deep dish)
1 large egg
4 large egg yolks
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup heavy cream
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F Prick the frozen pie shells all over with a fork and partially bake the shells for about 8 minutes, until they start to puff slightly.
  • Meanwhile, place the egg, yolks, sugars, salt, buttermilk, cream and butter in a stainless-stell mixing bowl. Set the mixing bowl over a pot of boiling water. Whisk the mixture constantly, until no yello streaks remain and the mixture is shiny and warm to the touch, about 3 or 4 minutes. Stir in the coconut and pour the filling into the crusts. Bake until golden and firm, 50 to 65 minutes. Makes 2 pies, with 12 to 16 servings total.

DEEP DISH BUTTERMILK CHESS PIE



Deep Dish Buttermilk Chess Pie image

Yum! This recipe bakes up the perfect deep dish chess pie. There's a sweet caramelized flavor with a light tanginess from the buttermilk. It browns perfectly when baking which makes for a lovely presentation. If you're looking for a delicious traditional Southern chess pie, give this one a try. Beautiful enough for a holiday...

Provided by Rose Daly

Categories     Pies

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 c granulated sugar
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 c yellow cornmeal
1/4 tsp salt
2/3 c buttermilk
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c melted margarine (stick margarine only)
1 unbaked deep dish pie shell

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Mix together buttermilk and eggs; set aside.
  • 2. Combine sugar, flour, cornmeal, and salt in a large bowl.
  • 3. Add buttermilk/egg mixture.
  • 4. Stir in vanilla and melted margarine.
  • 5. Pour into unbaked pie crust.
  • 6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until set. Check pie at 40 minutes. The center should be set with a slight "jiggle."
  • 7. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour.

Tips:

  • Make sure the buttermilk and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help them combine smoothly and prevent the pie from curdling.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the pie tough.
  • Bake the pie in a preheated oven. This will help the crust to cook evenly.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to develop.

Conclusion:

Buttermilk chess pie is a classic Southern dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy, tangy filling and flaky crust, it's the perfect pie for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, you'll be able to make this delicious pie with ease. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give buttermilk chess pie a try. You won't be disappointed!

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