Browned Butter Chess Pie Recipe

Name: Browned Butter Chess Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, cubed; Pastry for single-crust pie; 3 large eggs; 1-1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup whole milk; 4 teaspoons white vinegar; 1 tablespoon cornmeal; 1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Vanilla ice cream, optional

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, cubed
Pastry for single-crust pie
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup whole milk
4 teaspoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Vanilla ice cream, optional

1
In a small heavy saucepan, cook and stir butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown; remove from the heat.
2
Roll out crust to fit a 9-in. pie plate; transfer to pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Fill with dried beans, uncooked rice or pie weights.
3
Bake at 400u00b0 for 8 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.
4
In a large bowl, beat eggs for 3 minutes. Gradually add brown sugar; beat for 2 minutes or until mixture becomes thick. Beat in milk, vinegar, cornmeal, vanilla, cinnamon and the browned butter. Pour into crust. Cover edges with foil.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate, covered, for 3 hours or until cold. Serve with ice cream if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, cubed, Pastry for single-crust pie, 3 large eggs, 1-1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Browned Butter Chess Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Browned Butter Chess Pie

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