Chess Pie
My gluten-free column for the month of July is this versatile custard pie. Chess Pie is a dessert that's characteristic of Southern cuisine. Recipes vary but are generally similar in that they call for the preparation of a single crust and a filling composed of eggs, butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla. What sets Chess Pie apart from many other custard pies is the substitution of cornmeal for flour. I like to serve Chess Pie topped with freshly sliced peaches, which are at their peak this time of year.
CHESS PIE
1 frozen gluten-free pie crust (9-inch diameter), thawed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Poke holes in the thawed pie crust and place it in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, brown sugar, cornmeal, nutmeg and cinnamon, and mix well.
3. In another bowl combine the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter and vanilla. Beat with a fork until smooth. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well. Pour the mixture into the partially baked pie crust.
4. Bake for 1 hour, or until lightly browned and a sharp knife inserted into the center of the pie comes out clean. Allow to cool completely on a rack.
Makes 8 servings.
Each serving contains approximately: 189 calories; 6 gm fat; 71 mg cholesterol; 116 mg sodium; 30 gm carbohydrates; 3 gm protein; negligible fiber.
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