WebChess Pie has an egg custard filling thickened slightly with cornmeal and bakes up in a buttery and sweet flaky pie crust. It is a southern, old-fashioned classic, …
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Here's how to make a classic buttermilk chess pie, with a crackly top crust and smooth custard-y center. Heat the oven and prepare the pie crust. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 350°F. Line a regular 9-inch pie pan (not deep dish) with the pie crust.
Pecan pie, Derby pie, chocolate chess, and citrus chess pies are all variations on the classic chess pie. Buttermilk pie is a Southern staple that includes buttermilk, lemon, and vanilla in the filling to balance the sugary sweetness with a fresh tang. A few tablespoons of flour are added in lieu of cornmeal as a thickener.
This old-fashioned Southern dessert deserves a second look. Unlike our gooey peach cobbler, festive bourbon balls, and classic caramel cake, buttermilk pie is an old-fashioned Southern dessert that doesn't quite get the attention it deserves.