Chess pie is a Southern favorite with a mysterious origin—did this simple custard pie's name evolve from "cheese pie" or even "just pie," said in a Southern drawl? We'll have to debate the matter while enjoying this delicious gluten free version, which can also easily be made dairy free!
Servings
8 servings
Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
40 minutes
Passive time
n/a
Ingredients
Filling
1 ¼ cups
Milk or Dairy Free Vanilla Milk
(300 mL)
1 Tbsp
Vinegar
(15 mL)
4
Eggs
¾ cup
Granulated Sugar
(150 g)
¼ cup
Light Brown Sugar
(50 g)
4 Tbsp
Butter or Dairy Free Butter, melted and cooled
(60 g)
Pour milk into a large measuring cup and add vinegar. Set aside.
Place eggs and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Blend until light and fluffy. Next, add melted butter, flour, cornmeal, milk, vanilla and salt. Mix for 5 minutes. Set aside while you prepare the pie crust. This mixture can also be made the day before and refrigerated overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Gluten Free Pie Crust Mix
Prepare ½ package Gluten Free Pie Crust Mix according to package instructions.
Assemble the Pie
Press your crust of choice into a 10-inch pie dish. When ready to bake, give the pie mixture one more quick mix, then pour it into the prepared crust. Place pie on a sheet pan and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until pie is golden brown and set when you jiggle the pan. Allow the pie to cool to room temperature before slicing.