Question: what's the difference between buttermilk pie and chess pie

title: Buttermilk pie
text: Buttermilk pie is a custard - like pie . Originally from the United Kingdom , it is now a traditional pie of the southern United States . It is similar to , and sometimes confused with , chess pie but it does not include cornmeal . The basic filling consists of a mixture of sugar , butter , eggs , buttermilk and wheat flour . Variations on the recipe may include flavorings such as vanilla , lemon zest and nutmeg . Buttermilk pies are made with a pie crust . The filling is poured into the crust and baked until the mixture sets . The pie is best eaten at room temperature after being allowed to cool , but may be eaten either warm from the oven or after being chilled . 

Answer: answer: Buttermilk pie is a custard like pie similar to, and sometimes confused with, chess pie, but it does not include cornmeal.