Chess Pie with Creme Fraiche and Vanilla

Chess pie is a traditional Southern dessert that dates back to the 19th century. It gets its name from the term ‘chess’ which means ‘cheese’ in English. However, chess pie does not contain cheese as an ingredient. The name is believed to have originated from the phrase ‘jes’ pie’, meaning ‘just pie’.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Chess Pie with Creme Fraiche and Vanilla

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 50 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 ounce Pie crust
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Cornmeal
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Whole milk
• 4 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Creme fraiche
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Roll out the pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish.
3. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, flour, cornmeal, and salt. Mix well.
5. Add the milk, eggs, creme fraiche, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until smooth.
6. Pour the filling into the pie crust.
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 1 hour.
9. Serve with a dollop of creme fraiche and a sprinkle of vanilla on top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 28g

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.