Butter
It makes the custard filling rich and creamy.
Since this pie is on the sweeter side, I prefer using salted butter to balance the flavors. But it’s up to you.
Brown Sugar and White Sugar
Let me warn you again: chess pie is very sweet. So much so that you’ll need two full cups of sugar for this recipe!
Most recipes use granulated white sugar, but I like to use a combination of white and brown sugars.
Brown sugar contains molasses, which gives the custard a deep, caramelized flavor. It also adds moisture to the custard.
