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holiday gingerbread chess pie

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Sea Sun
West Des Moines, IA

This is a crackly topped, creamy custard pie with spicy gingerbread flavors of molasses, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. If you like gingerbread, you will love this special treat. Try it warm with a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8 depending on size of slices
prep time 20 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For holiday gingerbread chess pie

  • 1
    9 inch unbaked pie shell
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 4 lg
    eggs
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    dark molasses
  • 1/4 c
    heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp
    vinegar or lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    cornmeal
  • 1 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    ginger
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    allspice
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    cloves
  • whipped cream, sweetened

How To Make holiday gingerbread chess pie

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2
    Melt butter and cool slightly.
  • 3
    Beat eggs and sugar on medium speed until thick and pale. Add butter and the rest of ingredients until thoroughly combined.
  • 4
    Bake in oven on a baking sheet for about 50 minutes or until set in the center.
  • 5
    Enjoy warm with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream!
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