Chess Pie

The origin of the name ‘Chess Pie’ is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the southern United States. Some theories suggest that the name ‘Chess’ is a corruption of ‘cheese,’ while others believe it may have derived from the term ‘chest pie,’ meaning a pie that could be stored in a pie chest.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Chess Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3040

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pie crust
• 1 cup Butter
• 2 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Cornmeal
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon White vinegar
• 4 Eggs

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the flour and cornmeal to the bowl and mix well.
4. Stir in the milk, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until well combined.
5. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until the mixture is smooth.
6. Pour the filling into the pie crust and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
9. Serve the Chess Pie at room temperature or chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17g27%

Total Carbohydrate 53g18%

Sugars 37g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.