Blood Orange Chess Pie Recipe (2024)

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Posted on May 27, 2019March 17, 2022 by Brittany Bly

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When did blood oranges become such a thing?! I can’t get enough of that gorgeous ruby color and the citrus burst of flavor. That’s why I created this Blood Orange Meringue Pie recipe here and this that is summer perfect here.

And now here we go! How about a creamy twist on a citrus dessert? Here’s my new favorite a Blood Orange Chess Pie.

A Chess Pie is a traditional buttermilk pie that has simple ingredients and is simple to prepare. There’s no sieving, straining, sifting or anything complicated to this! That makes this pie as fun to make as it is to eat. The basics are buttermilk and eggs with a bit of corn starch to help it thicken.

The Chess Pie is a traditional Southern Pie which means it’s delicious, messy, and straightforward. Southern desserts are some of my favorite because they are more about flavor than presentation. So don’t be afraid to try creating this pie. Just have fun with it!

Adding blood orange is a fruity and colorful twist on this recipe. I’ve seen a chess pie created with lemon, peach, chocolate, and lots of other ingredients. Fruit is always my favorite addition because it pairs with the creaminess of the egg and buttermilk perfectly.

To add the blood orange to a chess pie, we will use 2 medium sized blood oranges sliced thin for the top of the pie. Then we will use a bit of blood orange zest and a bit of blood orange juice for the filling in the pie. If you are zesting with a traditional zester, please instead switch to a microplane like this which will save you so much time. It’s so much easier to use!

Now the trick with any pie is to get the top golden brown without burning the edges. If you find that your crust is browning before you are ready to take the pie out of the oven, cut strips of aluminum foil and gently wrap the edges of the pie crust.

With any creamy pie like this, it’s ready when the top is golden and the filling is set. To know when it’s set, you will need to pull the pie out of the oven and give it a jiggle and look to see that the center is holding together. It will still be quite jiggly.

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Brittany Bly

Make this gorgeous Blood Orange Chess Pie for a summery treat!

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-made pie crust
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 tbsp. blood orange zest
  • 2 tbsp. fresh blood orange juice
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 tbsp. cornmeal
  • 1 tbsp. flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 medium blood oranges sliced thin

Instructions

  • First, pre-bake the pie crust. Preheat the oven to 350°, brush the pie crust with butter, and fill the crust with pie stones. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

  • Allow the pie crust to cool.

  • Stir together buttermilk, melted butter, blood orange zest, blood orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, cornmeal, flour, salt, and vanilla extract until blended.

  • Before adding the eggs, whip them thoroughly in a separate bowl. Once they are blended, add them to the pie filling mixture.

  • Place the pie in the oven at 350° for 15-20 minutes, until the pie starts to thicken. Then quickly add your sliced blood oranges in a circular patter with 1 whole slice in the center.

  • Place the pie back in the oven until the filling is set around 30-40 more minutes. You will know it's set because the center will hold as you jiggle the pie.

  • If before then, your crust begins to brown, cover the edges with strips of aluminum foil.

  • Allow the pie to completely cool before cutting. Serve with whipped cream.

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Brittany Bly

Hi. My name is Brittany and I'm the founder of Pop Shop America. I design most of the craft kits in our shop and just love to make stuff! I've been a maker my whole life and have made desserts, clothes, terrariums, zines, fine art, recipes, candles and so much more. I hope you stick around at Pop Shop America. 💖 Let's be friends.

Blood Orange Chess Pie Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What's the difference between a pie and a chess pie? ›

Though it's not always called upon to thicken the filling, cornmeal is frequently what gives a chess pie it's velvety texture and yellow color. Buttermilk pie, meanwhile, always has buttermilk. More acids, like lemon juice or vinegar, are also frequently added to brighten up the recipe even more.

What's the difference between a chess pie and a sugar pie? ›

What is the Difference Between a Sugar Cream Pie and Custard or Chess Pie? Chess pies and custard pies are mixed and poured right into the pie crust, and they contain eggs. A sugar cream pie is made without eggs, and the filling is usually prepared on the stovetop, reducing the overall baking time.

Why is it called chess pie? ›

Another story that points to chess pie's English roots says that English cooks combined spoil-prone ingredients like butter and eggs with sugar to keep them from going bad and used that to create a pie that could be kept unrefrigerated in a chest. “Chest” became “chess,” and the rest is pie history.

What is the pie rule in chess? ›

The player who made the first move becomes the second player and makes the second move on the board. This is demonstrated in the chess diagrams shown here. Switching the first piece can occur in games where the board starts empty and the first move consists of placing one piece.

Why does chess pie have cornmeal? ›

The cornmeal helps stabilize the filling as it sets and contributes to the unique texture of this treat. As for vinegar and lemon, think of them like buttermilk, which performs a similar function in baking.

What is a patsy pie? ›

The English word "pasty" derives from Medieval French (O.Fr. paste from V. Lat pasta) for a pie, filled with venison, salmon or other meat, vegetables or cheese, baked without a dish. Pasties have been mentioned in cookbooks throughout the ages.

Is a chess pie the same as a buttermilk pie? ›

Chess pie and buttermilk pie are similar, both filled with a custard filling and looking a lot alike. However, chess pie is made with cornmeal to thicken the filling, whereas buttermilk pies generally only use all-purpose flour.

Which pie is America's 2nd favorite pie? ›

2. Pumpkin Pie. It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without a slice of pumpkin pie.

What is shoo fly pie made from? ›

What is in shoofly pie? The star of the show is molasses, but shoofly pie is also typically composed of flour, brown sugar, water, spices, and sometimes egg. The pie is topped with a crumb mixture and served in a flaky pie crust. Shoofly pie is similar to a coffee cake but with a gooey molasses bottom.

What is crack pie made of? ›

Since it was invented it has become one of the most popular desserts in the world probably. Crack Pie is made of an oatmeal cookie crust filled with rich buttery pudding made mostly out of sugar, butter, cream and egg yolks. After baking it receives a golden top that is especially attractive and tempting.

Can you leave chess pie out overnight? ›

Yes, chess pie can be stored up to 2 days room temperature. Does chess pie have to be refrigerated? No, it does not. Chess pie can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated, whichever you prefer.

What is a custard pie filling made of? ›

Combine sugar, milk, melted butter, flour, vanilla, and nutmeg in a large bowl; mix well. Beat in eggs until well blended. Pour filling into partially baked pie shell. Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes.

What's the difference between chess pie and pecan pie? ›

Some nut pies, including some pecan, fall under the category of chess pies. Traditional pecan pie recipes do not include milk or condensed milk in the filling, and are typically regarded as a type of sugar pie similar to British treacle rather than a milk-containing custard (see Pecan pie § Variations).

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