Chess Pie

Chess Pie is a classic Southern dessert that originated in the United States. It gets its name from the term ‘chess’ which means ‘just’ or ‘plain’ in English, referring to the simple ingredients used in the pie.

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 Courses: 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: 3200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pie crust
• 1 cup Butter
• 2 cup Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Vinegar
• 4 Eggs

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add cornmeal, flour, milk, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Mix well.
4. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
5. Pour the filling into the pie crust.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 30 minutes.
8. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

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.