Chess Pie
Chess Pie is a classic Southern American custard pie known for its sweet, rich, and slightly tangy filling. It typically features a simple combination of eggs, butter, sugar, and a small amount of flour or cornmeal, often with a splash of vinegar or buttermilk to balance the sweetness. The pie is baked in a standard pie crust until the filling sets into a smooth, golden custard.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from sugar and butter, with minimal protein. A single slice (roughly 1/8 of a 9-inch pie) generally contains between 300 and 400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 35 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 200 IU |
| Vitamin D | 15 IU |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1 mg |
| Folate | 30 mcg |
Per 1 slice (1/8 of a 9-inch pie, ~120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The pie's name is a subject of folk lore, with some suggesting it evolved from 'custard pie' or was a placeholder for whatever ingredients were on hand, reflecting its humble, adaptable origins. Nutritionally, it's a dense energy source, providing quick fuel from sugars and sustained energy from fats, typical of traditional celebratory or comfort foods.
