Caramel Chess Pie
This Caramel Chess Pie is rich, creamy, and oh-so-easy to make! Perfect for any dessert lover!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (whisked or sifted)
- 1 egg
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 9-inch unbaked pie shell
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the pie shell by placing it in your pie dish.
- Cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and egg yolks one at a time, whisking well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, salt, and nutmeg, then gradually add to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie shell and smooth the top if needed.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
- Cool for at least an hour before slicing and serve warm or at room temperature.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Pie Dish
- Oven mitts
Notes
- For a lower fat option, substitute half the butter with unsweetened applesauce.
- Use a sugar substitute to cut down on calories.
- Consider a pre-made graham cracker crust for a lighter alternative.