Furrs Cafeteria Butter Chess Pie Clone Recipe

Craving a taste of Texas? This decadent Butter Chess Pie recipe is inspired by the legendary Furr's Cafeteria. A former employee, who enjoyed this treat daily, painstakingly recreated this rich, buttery dessert, sharing a near-perfect clone of their secret recipe! Get ready for a melt-in-your-mouth experience with a smooth, creamy custard filling in a flaky pie crust. This isn't just a pie; it's a piece of Texas history.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 429.8 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 3.0 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Furrs Cafeteria Butter Chess Pie Clone

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How to Make Furrs Cafeteria Butter Chess Pie Clone

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 4 large egg yolks and 1 large egg white until the mixture is pale and foamy.
  4. Gradually whisk in ½ cup water and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
  5. Pour the filling into a 9-inch unbaked pie crust.
  6. Bake for 35-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Start checking around the 35-minute mark.
  7. Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

133g

Fat

100g

Carbs

11g