Buttermilk Chess Pie

103 Reviews

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 45 min
Ready In: 1 hr 20 min

“This simple buttermilk custard pie is an American classic.” - by Krystina

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

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Original recipe yields 1 - 9 inch pie

Directions

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 for 45 minutes, or until filling is set.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
470 cal
24%

Fat
22.3 g
34%

Carbs
63 g
20%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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TasteKing

Dec. 12, 2007

"This is very similar to the buttermilk chess we make at my restaurant. The only difference is that we add 4 ounces of dessicated coconut inside the shell before pouring in the filling...." See more"

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blackdiamond

Nov. 21, 2006

"I have several recipes for buttermilk pies. However, this one is going to the top of the list. Others turn out runny but this one cooked to a good consistency. I let it cook awhile longer than the ..." See morerecipe called for so that may be the reason why, but still it has a great taste and the texture is wonderful."

RKNOTTS

Jan. 3, 2004

"This pie is fantastic! I made it on Easter and my mom asked me to make another one for her birthday. I suggest using a deep dish pie crust because there's too much filling for a standard 9-inch she..." See morell. I saved the extra and baked an 8-inch pie a few days later. YUM!!!"

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