Buttermilk Chess Pie

Ingredients

• 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, melted butter, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and nutmeg. Pour into pie crust.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until top is golden brown and filling is set.
4. Let cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Buttermilk Chess Pie is a traditional Southern dessert.
• This pie is often served during the holidays.
• The name "Chess Pie" comes from the phrase "just pie" or "jes' pie", which is how the Southern saying for this dessert goes.