Southern Chess Pie

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories significantly.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

Prepare the pie crust and crimp the edges.

Dock the bottom of the pie crust to prevent air bubbles.

Blind bake the pie crust at 375°F (190°C) for about 15 minutes using parchment paper and baking beans.

In a bowl, whisk together 1 stick of melted butter to cool it down.

Add 1.5 cups of sugar to the butter and mix well.

Add 6 large egg yolks and mix thoroughly.

Stir in 0.5 cup of buttermilk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, 0.25 teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of cornmeal, and 1 tablespoon of flour, mixing until well combined.

Remove the pie crust from the oven and pour the filling into the hot crust.

Turn the oven down to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 40 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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