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Salted Maple Chess Pie

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A rich and custardy Southern-inspired pie featuring a flaky homemade crust and a luscious brown sugar maple filling. Perfectly balanced with a hint of salt, this decadent dessert delivers deep caramel notes and a silky texture ideal for holidays or special gatherings.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water or chilled vodka
  • 1 egg, whisked (for egg wash)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Flaky salt (optional)
  • Powdered sugar (optional)
  • Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, pulse flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse sand.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons ice water or vodka and pulse until dough begins to come together. Add remaining liquid if needed.
  3. Form dough into a disc, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and fit into a 9-inch pie pan. Crimp edges.
  5. Brush edges with egg wash. Line crust with parchment and pie weights. Blind bake for 15 minutes.
  6. In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs and brown sugar until lightened. Slowly mix in maple syrup and melted butter.
  7. Add heavy cream and vanilla. Stir in flour, cornmeal, and salt until smooth.
  8. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (163°C). Remove weights from crust and pour filling into crust.
  9. Bake 45 to 50 minutes until lightly golden and center is slightly jiggly.
  10. Cool 1 hour at room temperature, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing.
  11. Serve with flaky salt, powdered sugar, or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

  • Brown the butter before adding to the filling for a nutty depth of flavor.
  • Add 1 teaspoon maple extract for stronger maple flavor.
  • Sprinkle toasted pecans over crust before filling for texture.
  • Store refrigerated up to 4 days.
  • Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 2 months.

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