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A single slice of homemade old-fashioned chess pie served on a white plate.
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Old Fashioned Chess Pie Recipe

Old fashioned chess pie is a Southern staple. This gooey custard pie is made with egg, milk, sugar, and cornmeal, and becomes a sweet and creamy pie with a crisp golden-brown crust.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword Chess Pie
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author I Heart Recipes

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, add the butter, sugar, and vanilla together. Mix the ingredients until well combined.
  • Add in the eggs, cornmeal, milk, and vinegar. Mix the ingredients until well combined.
  • Place the pie crust in the 9-inch pie pan.
  • Pour in the pie filling.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes. 
  • Let cool for about 45 minutes.
  • Serve & enjoy.