Chess pie

There are many recipes for chess pie, a custard pie popular in the American South. The dish is believed to have originated in England, where it was known as cheese pie. Cheese pies were made with a variety of cheeses, including cheddar, cream cheese, and even cottage cheese. The pies were sweetened with sugar and often flavored with lemon.

When English settlers came to America, they brought their cheese pies with them. Over time, the pies evolved to include other ingredients such as nuts, chocolate, and fruit. Today, chess pie is typically made with a mixture of milk, sugar, eggs, butter, and cornmeal. The pie is usually flavored with lemon, but vanilla, chocolate, and even bourbon are popular variations.

Chess pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a simple dessert to serve after a weeknight dinner or an impressive dessert to serve at a holiday gathering, chess pie is sure to please.

Advice

Making chess pie can be a rewarding experience! Here are a few tips to help you make the perfect chess pie. First, make sure to use the freshest ingredients and to follow the recipe closely. Secondly, when mixing the ingredients, be sure to beat the eggs until they are light and fluffy before adding them to the rest of the ingredients. Finally, when baking, keep an eye on the pie and check it frequently with a toothpick, so that it does not overcook. With these tips and a little practice, you will be able to make a delicious chess pie every time!

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Recipes

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Chess Pie

  • FILLING
  • whipped heavy cream
  • buttermilk
  • lemon zest
  • salt
  • sugar
  • yellow cornmeal
  • butter
  • lemon juice
  • egg yolk
  • egg
  • CRUST
  • lemon zest
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • black pepper
  • sugar
  • water
  • egg yolk
  • butter
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Chess Pie

  • all purpose flour
  • yellow cornmeal
  • white vinegar
  • vanilla extract
  • vanilla paste
  • butter
  • sugar
  • milk
  • salt
  • confectioners sugar
  • heavy cream
  • egg
  • deep pie shell
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Chess Pie

  • pie crust
  • all purpose flour
  • vanilla extract
  • heavy cream
  • salt
  • sugar
  • cornmeal
  • ice water
  • butter
  • egg yolk
  • sweet butter
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Blueberry-Buttermilk Chess Pie

  • sugar
  • disk all purpose pie dough
  • vanilla bean
  • buttermilk
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • salt
  • blueberry
  • grind cornmeal
  • orange zest
  • egg
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Chess Pie

  • milk
  • all purpose flour
  • cornmeal
  • lemon zest
  • vanilla extract
  • butter
  • sugar
  • lemon juice
  • large egg
  • dough
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Chess pie

  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • yellow corn meal
  • lemon zest
  • vanilla extract
  • butter
  • squeeze lemon juice
  • salt
  • canola oil
  • milk
  • egg
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Lemon Chess Pie

  • cornmeal
  • all purpose flour
  • lemon juice
  • sugar
  • butter
  • salt
  • pie crust
  • lemon zest
  • egg
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Chocolate Chess Pie

  • sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • evaporated milk
  • unbaked pie crust
  • sweet chocolate chip
  • cocoa powder
  • egg
  • cornstarch
  • butter
  • whipped cream
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Chess Pie

  • lemon juice
  • all purpose flour
  • vanilla extract
  • pie shell
  • sugar
  • butter
  • buttermilk
  • nutmeg
  • cornmeal
  • egg
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Sesame Chess Pie

  • single crust pie dough
  • vanilla extract
  • sugar
  • heavy cream
  • salt
  • buttermilk
  • tahini
  • egg yolk
  • white sesame seed
  • egg
  • all purpose flour
  • cornmeal
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Bottletree Chess Pie

  • butter
  • apple cider vinegar
  • vanilla
  • butter
  • cornmeal
  • sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • cream cheese
  • water
  • egg yolk
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Southern Chess Pie

  • all purpose flour
  • vanilla extract
  • unbaked pie crust
  • sugar
  • butter
  • salt
  • milk
  • lemon juice
  • cornmeal
  • eggs egg
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Chocolate Chess Pie with Cornbread Crumble

  • cornstarch
  • salt
  • cornmeal
  • brown sugar
  • masa harina
  • salt
  • sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • heavy cream
  • sugar
  • butter
  • butter
  • ice water
  • milk
  • semisweet chocolate
  • cacao nib
  • cocoa powder
  • egg
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Chocolate Ginger Chess Pie

  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
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  • salt
  • ginger
  • ginger
  • chocolate
  • heavy cream
  • candied ginger
  • yellow cornmeal
  • bittersweet chocolate
  • confectioners sugar
  • egg
  • butter
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Kentucky Chess Pie

  • sugar
  • nutmeg
  • buttermilk
  • light brown sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • salt
  • butter
  • egg yolks egg

Ingredient Breakdown

 
sugar
butter
all purpose flour
salt
egg
vanilla extract
cornmeal
buttermilk
lemon zest
lemon juice
milk
egg yolk
pie crust
heavy cream
cornstarch
yellow cornmeal
cocoa powder
water
chocolate
white vinegar
deep pie shell
whipped cream
confectioners sugar
ice water
evaporated milk
unbaked pie crust
nutmeg
ginger
whipped heavy cream
black pepper
coconut
pineapple
sweetened coconut flake
vanilla paste
sweet butter
disk all purpose pie dough
vanilla bean
blueberry
grind cornmeal
orange zest
large egg
dough
yellow corn meal
squeeze lemon juice
canola oil
sweet chocolate chip
pie shell
single crust pie dough
tahini
white sesame seed
apple cider vinegar
vanilla
cream cheese
eggs egg
brown sugar
masa harina
semisweet chocolate
cacao nib
gluten-free flour
gluten pie crust
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candied ginger
bittersweet chocolate
light brown sugar
egg yolks egg

Insights

Correlated with Lower Ratings

  • cornmeal

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • egg

Staple Ingredients

  • butter 65%
  • sugar 65%

Common Ingredients

  • egg 55%
  • all purpose flour 50%
  • vanilla extract 50%

Usual Ingredients

  • salt 40%

Rarey Ingredients

  • cornmeal 25%
  • lemon juice 25%
  • lemon zest 25%
  • pie crust 25%