chess pie

15 Pinches
Ross, OH
Updated on Oct 30, 2013

This wonderful pie recipe came from my aunt in KY who passed away a few years ago. When my mom or I bake it, we always mention her.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 5 - egg yolks (use whites for meringue)
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1 cup cream

How To Make chess pie

  • Step 1
    Mix sugar, flour and meal together. Cream margarine and gradually add sugar/flour meal mixture to it. Beat egg yolks and cream together. Add to dry ingredients. Pour into unbaked pie crust.
  • Step 2
    Bake at 375 for 15 minutes to set crust. Turn oven down to 325 and bake for 45 minutes until golden brown.
  • Step 3
    Use 5 egg whites for meringue.

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Category: Pies
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern

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