Maple Chess Pie

Chess pie is a classic Southern dessert known for its rich and sweet filling, often made with pantry staples like eggs, sugar, butter, and cornmeal. The addition of maple syrup in this variation adds a deliciously unique flavor.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 95 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Maple Chess Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Southern Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 50 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 35 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3040

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 crust Prepared Pie Crust
• 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1.5 cup Granulated Sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter
• 0.5 cup Pure Maple Syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 3 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Whole Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Place the prepared pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
4. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the maple syrup and vanilla extract.
5. Pour the butter mixture into the flour mixture and stir until well combined.
6. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Gradually add the eggs and milk to the flour mixture, stirring until smooth.
7. Pour the filling into the pie crust.
8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly puffed.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
10. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17g27%

Total Carbohydrate 54g18%

Sugars 40g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.