Sunshine’s Moms Pineapple Chess Pie

Chess pie is a classic Southern dessert that originated in England and was brought to the American South by early settlers. It gets its name from the term ‘chess,’ which means ‘pie’ in English dialect.

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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Sunshine’s Moms Pineapple Chess Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert, Pie 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: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pie crust
• 1 cup Butter
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 cup Crushed pineapple
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Cornmeal
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Stir in the crushed pineapple and vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
9. Allow the pie to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
10. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

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.