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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the prepared pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- Pour the butter mixture into the flour mixture and stir until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Gradually add the eggs and milk to the flour mixture, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the pie crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly puffed.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 380kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 17g27%
- Total Carbohydrate 54g18%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.