OLD-FASHIONED CHESS PIE
This recipe dates back many years and has certainly stood the test of time. It's very rich, so small servings might be in order.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and egg. Add cornmeal and flour until well blended. Beat in milk and vanilla (do not over beat). Pour into the pastry shell. , Bake at 325° for 55-65 minutes or until the filling is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. , For topping, heat 1/2 cup sugar in a small heavy saucepan over low heat without stirring until partially melted, about 5 minutes. Cook and stir with a metal spoon until syrup is completely melted and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the milk, butter and remaining sugar (mixture will be lumpy). Cook over medium heat, stirring until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat. , Pour into a small bowl without stirring. Cool, without stirring, to 190°. Beat on high speed until mixture turns light brown and creamy and a candy thermometer reads 130°-137°, about 5 minutes. Immediately spread over pie. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710 calories, Fat 36g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 226mg cholesterol, Sodium 365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 96g carbohydrate (79g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Sunbir Tamang
[email protected]Thanks for sharing this recipe!
A kharoti
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chess pie.
Hayden Cooks
[email protected]Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The pie was delicious, and it was easy to make.
Aryan Awan
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the crust to brown properly. I think I'll try baking it for a few minutes longer next time.
Amanda Thembelihle
[email protected]This pie is a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Dwanne Stringer
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chess pie, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The pie was really good.
umer khattak
[email protected]I made this pie for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how good it was.
Apple Rand
[email protected]This chess pie is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, sweet, and creamy.
Mehwish Rani
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover pie crust.
Arif Malang
[email protected]This pie was so easy to make, and it turned out delicious. I used a pre-made pie crust, which saved me a lot of time.
Ty March
[email protected]I've tried many chess pie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The filling is perfectly smooth and creamy, and the crust is flaky and golden brown.
Callum Pollock
[email protected]This chess pie was a hit at our family gathering! Everyone loved the creamy, sweet filling and the buttery crust. I will definitely be making this again.