PA PA'S CHESS PIE

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This is a rich, fluffy egg custard type pie. My Grandfather loved this pie and the recipe has been handed down through the years. You can cut the sugar in half if so desired. This pie calls for lemon extract, but doesn't taste like lemon.

Provided by LIZBETH

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes     Chess Pie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 prepared 8 inch pastry shells
6 egg whites
½ cup margarine, melted
3 cups white sugar
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup milk
6 egg yolks, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Set aside. In a separate bowl, cream together margarine and sugar. Mix in flour, then 1/2 cup milk. Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, and lemon extract. Mix until smooth, then stir in the remaining 1 cup milk.
  • Gently fold egg whites into milk mixture. Pour half of mixture into each pastry shell.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and bake an additional 35 to 40 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 78.6 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 180.7 mg, Sugar 38.8 g

billz khan
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This pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's creamy, flavorful, and has a flaky, buttery crust. I highly recommend this recipe.


taposi rani
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I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a hit. The filling is creamy and smooth, and the crust is flaky and golden brown. I love that it's a simple recipe that always turns out great.


Reinhardt Merwe
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This pie is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I love that I can always count on this recipe for a delicious pie.


Abboude Merheb
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I love this pie! The filling is creamy and smooth, and the crust is flaky and golden brown. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


dipu halder
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This pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's creamy, flavorful, and has a flaky, buttery crust. I highly recommend this recipe.


Anowar aasa
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I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a hit. The filling is creamy and smooth, and the crust is flaky and golden brown. I love that it's a simple recipe that always turns out great.


Thet Paing Soe
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This pie is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I love that I can always count on this recipe for a delicious pie.


Asanda Ngcobo
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This was my first time making chess pie, and it turned out great! The filling was creamy and smooth, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this pie again.


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I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Afrin Runa
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This pie was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still good. The filling was creamy and smooth, and the crust was flaky and golden brown.


Beauti B
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This was the best chess pie I've ever had! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe.


Chicken House
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I'm not usually a fan of chess pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The filling was smooth and creamy, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making this pie again.


It'z Pukhtoon
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This pie is so delicious! I love the creamy filling and the flaky crust. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Talia Geiszler
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I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a hit. The filling is rich and creamy, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I love that it's a no-fuss recipe that always turns out great.


gloria brock
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This was my first time making chess pie, and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. The recipe was clear and concise, and the pie turned out perfectly. The filling was creamy and smooth, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I will defini


Antonetta Granato
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this pie again.


M S Jalal
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This pie was easy to make and turned out delicious! I followed the recipe exactly, and it came out perfectly. The flavor was rich and decadent, and the texture was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Thapelo Tshabalala
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I've always been a fan of chess pie, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was perfectly sweet and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Naomi Sunmola
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This chess pie was a hit at my family gathering! The texture was creamy and smooth, and the flavor was perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this pie again.