Pecan-Coconut-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 ‘pie’ in English dialects spoken in the American South.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 95 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Pecan-Coconut-Chess Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Southern Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 35 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pie crust
• 1 cup Pecans
• 1 cup Shredded coconut
• 1 stick Butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 3 large Eggs

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the pecans and shredded coconut.
3. In a separate bowl, melt the butter and mix in the granulated sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
5. Stir in the pecan-coconut mixture.
6. Pour the filling into the pie crust.
7. Bake for 45 minutes or until the center is set.
8. Allow the pie to cool for 30 minutes before serving.
9. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 40g

Protein 5g10%

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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.