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Buttermilk Chess Pie

SUBMITTED BY: Krystina PHOTO BY: Jennifer King

"This simple buttermilk custard pie is an American classic."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 46 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 20 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch pie

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2004 by RKNOTTS
This pie is fantastic! I made it on Easter and my mom asked me to make another one for her... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2006 by blackdiamond
I have several recipes for buttermilk pies. However, this one is going to the top of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by JOSIE
This is definitely a classic pie, but I just didn't fall in love with this one. (Mind you, my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2003 by PIRATEPHYL
absolutely awesome and easy as can be. I did find that I had to cook it about 10 minutes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2007 by Sheena in Houston
We all loved it and it stored so nicely in the fridge. Make sure the pie crust is deep-dish.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2007 by TEXASTREES
ENTIRELY too sweet, but has a great texture! I'll make it again and 1/2 the sugar. Really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2007 by TasteKing
This is very similar to the buttermilk chess we make at my restaurant. The only difference is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2007 by Chrissy's Class
This recipe was a split vote in our hallway. Some folks loved it and others...well could leave... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by Lisa
I love chess pie and this one is a winner! I did increase the cook time by 10-15 minutes. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2008 by Jennifer King
It was so easy to make, I agree with the other the prep time was 5 min not 30. Very sweet next... MORE

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