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Our favorite Chess Pie recipe

This was my favorite pie growing up. My grandmother made it – anytime I asked. And I wonder why I’m so fluffy. Ha! When I grew up and had kids, I made it for them. Turns out it became their favorite pie, too. It’s still a family favorite. And so easy!

Chess Pie

A vintage chess pie recipe from Just Vintage.

You’ll need an unbaked pie shell. I use the store bought kind. They’re better than any I can make.

Chess Pie

1-1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup (one stick) butter
3 eggs
1 Tablespoon cornmeal
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Mix all ingredients. Beat slightly (that’s important). It will have a slightly lumpy texture. Pour into the unbaked pie shell and bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes until inserted toothpick comes out clean. I usually bake it a bit longer than 45 minutes.

What could be easier than that? And yes, the crust should crack. It rises as it’s cooking, then falls when it’s cooling.

 

 

 

2 Responses to Our favorite Chess Pie recipe

  1. Chess pie was the go-to pie my aunt always made for family get-togethers. Now that I live in the Midwest, I never hear of anyone eating chess pie. Maybe it’s a Southern thing.

  2. Mariella says:

    That seems like a lovely recipe!!!
    congratulations!!
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