mama's chess pie

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Nashville, TN
Updated on Dec 15, 2025

Mama always made this incredible chess pie without cornmeal or vinegar or buttermilk. Just 4 very simple ingredients that are almost always on hand to make up a dessert perfect for company or everyday.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - 9" pie shell
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 3 - eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

How To Make mama's chess pie

  • Step 1
    Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in sugar and remove from heat to allow to cool slightly.
  • Step 2
    Beat eggs until frothy in a separate bowl and add slowly to butter mixture. Stir in vanilla.
  • Step 3
    Pour into pie shell and bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 461kcal, carbohydrates: 60g, cholesterol: 123mg, fat: 23g, fiber: 1g, protein: 4g, saturated fat: 12g, sodium: 240mg, sugar: 50g, unsaturated fat: 10g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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Category: Pies
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Sugar

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