BROWNED BUTTER CHESS PIE

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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

1/2 cup butter, cubed
Pastry for single-crust pie
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup whole milk
4 teaspoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Vanilla ice cream, optional

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.

Ameen Qazi
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I'm going to make this pie for my next dinner party. I know my friends will love it.


Eli Yang
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


PES 2
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pie didn't turn out like the picture. The crust was too brown and the filling was too thick. I'm going to try again with a different recipe.


Nashrin Jayz
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This pie was a disaster. The crust was tough and the filling was runny. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I won't be making this recipe again.


ashiqali ashiqali
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I had some trouble with the crust, but the filling was delicious. I think I just need more practice making pie crust. Overall, I'm happy with this recipe and I would recommend it to others.


MD Bokkor mia
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The crust was flaky and the filling was smooth and creamy. Overall, it's a good recipe, but I would probably reduce the amount of sugar next time.


WHITE KKK
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I'm not a huge fan of chess pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The browned butter crust is incredible, and the filling is perfectly sweet and creamy. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Rifat GAMER
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This pie is amazing! The crust is perfectly flaky and the filling is rich and creamy. I love the browned butter flavor. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


abrar nawaz
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I've been making chess pie for years, but this recipe is by far the best. The browned butter gives it an extra layer of flavor that I love. I also appreciate that the recipe is so easy to follow.


Golu Kumar
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This pie was a hit at my dinner party! The browned butter added a rich, nutty flavor that perfectly complemented the sweet filling. The crust was flaky and golden brown, and the filling was smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this pie agai