Chess Pie

A simple Southern chess pie with a rich buttery custard filling.

Ingredients

• 1.00 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
• 1.50 cup sugar
• 0.50 cup butter
• 4.00 l arge eggs
• 0.25 cup whole milk
• 1.00 tbsp cornmeal
• 1.00 tsp vanilla extract
• 1.00 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. 2

   Whisk together sugar and melted butter.

3. 3

   Beat in eggs one at a time.

4. 4

   Add milk, cornmeal, vanilla, and vinegar and mix until smooth.

5. 5

   Pour into unbaked pie crust.

6. 6

   Bake 45-50 minutes until filling is set and lightly golden on top.

7. 7

   The center should be slightly jiggly.

8. 8

   Cool completely before slicing.

9. 9

   Chess pie has a sweet custard-like filling that sets firmer as it cools.

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