Buttermilk Chess Pie Recipe
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Buttermilk Chess Pie

By: Krystina 
"This simple buttermilk custard pie is an American classic."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (98)

What to Drink?
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9 inch pie
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 5 eggs
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)
  2. 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.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until filling is set.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 470 | Total Fat: 22.3g | Cholesterol: 164mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2007 by TasteKing   view full review
This is very similar to the buttermilk chess we make at my restaurant. The only difference is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2006 by blackdiamond   view full review
I have several recipes for buttermilk pies. However, this one is going to the top of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2004 by RKNOTTS   view full review
This pie is fantastic! I made it on Easter and my mom asked me to make another one for her...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2003 by PIRATEPHYL   view full review
absolutely awesome and easy as can be. I did find that I had to cook it about 10 minutes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2007 by Sheena in Houston   view full review
We all loved it and it stored so nicely in the fridge. Make sure the pie crust is deep-dish....
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by JOSIE   view full review
This is definitely a classic pie, but I just didn't fall in love with this one. (Mind you, my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2007 by TEXASTREES   view full review
ENTIRELY too sweet, but has a great texture! I'll make it again and 1/2 the sugar. Really...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2008 by Jennifer Allgrunn   view full review
It was so easy to make, I agree with the other the prep time was 5 min not 30. Very sweet next...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by Lisa   view full review
I love chess pie and this one is a winner! I did increase the cook time by 10-15 minutes.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2007 by Chrissy's Class   view full review
This recipe was a split vote in our hallway. Some folks loved it and others...well could leave...

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