Recipe for Chess Pie (Combine: kitchen, rated, top)

[TexasGirl@Heart]

There recently was a poll re: favorite pies here on this forum. There were multiple posters who stated that Chess pie was their favorite. I had never heard of this type of pie, so I looked it up on the internet. It looks to be a lemon custard type pie. Is that correct?

Also wondering if any of you Texans have a great recipe for this pie that you would like to share with me?

[GayleTX]

Ah, I'd be so happy to share my Mama's chess pie recipe.....it was her favorite pie. She usually put lemon flavor in it but you can leave it plain or put in a little pineapple juice instead. The key to a chess pie (and how it differs from a custard pie) is the corn meal - it's essential. Hope you enjoy.....

Lemon Chess Pie

1 2/3 c sugar
1 T flour
1 T cornmeal
4 eggs, unbeaten
4 T melted butter
4 T milk
4 T lemon juice
1 grated lemon rind (lemon zest)

1 unbaked 8 or 9 in. pie crust

Combine sugar, flour and cornmeal - toss lightly with a forlk. Add next 5 ingredients; beat with a mixer til smooth and well-blended. Pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake at 375 F about 35 inutes or until top is golden brown. Good either warm or cold.

[TexasGirl@Heart]

Sounds delicious! I am making this for my party next week-end! Thank you so much!

[Cathy4017]

Originally Posted by GayleTX

Ah, I'd be so happy to share my Mama's chess pie recipe.....it was her favorite pie. She usually put lemon flavor in it but you can leave it plain or put in a little pineapple juice instead. The key to a chess pie (and how it differs from a custard pie) is the corn meal - it's essential. Hope you enjoy.....

Lemon Chess Pie

1 2/3 c sugar
1 T flour
1 T cornmeal
4 eggs, unbeaten
4 T melted butter
4 T milk
4 T lemon juice
1 grated lemon rind (lemon zest)

1 unbaked 8 or 9 in. pie crust

Combine sugar, flour and cornmeal - toss lightly with a forlk. Add next 5 ingredients; beat with a mixer til smooth and well-blended. Pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake at 375 F about 35 inutes or until top is golden brown. Good either warm or cold.

We had Chess pies quite often when I was a kid. I'll ask my mom how she made hers. If the cornmeal is a common ingredient, I had no idea!

[Muhnay]

And because knowing is Half the Battle.. here are a few links to educate yourself on Chess Pie. =)

Chess pie - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Chess Pie, History of Chess Pie

Chess Pie Recipes and Pie Crust Recipes and Tips and Techniques

And a site with a whole bunch of recipes for Chess Pie..

Cooks.com - Recipes - Chess Pie

Looks like Daddies gonna be in the kitchen this weekend.. YUMMY!

[NOTAM]

party? and i'm not invited????

Originally Posted by TexasGirl@Heart

Sounds delicious! I am making this for my party next week-end! Thank you so much!

[case44]

Originally Posted by TexasGirl@Heart

Sounds delicious! I am making this for my party next week-end! Thank you so much!

Originally Posted by bellestaroftexas

party? and i'm not invited????

Or me??

[TexasGirl@Heart]

Originally Posted by bellestaroftexas

party? and i'm not invited????

C'mon up girl! Your bedroom is ready! Be sure to bring your coat because it's getting mighty cold up here in these parts!

[TexasGirl@Heart]

Originally Posted by case44

Or me??

You too, Case! I'll pick you both up at the airport! You just have to promise to take me back to Texas with y'all!

[TexasGirl@Heart]

Thanks Muhnay for all those great links! Why do a lot of the recipes call for vinegar? Gayle's recipe doesn't call for it. Does your recipe call for it, Cathy? I would rather not put vinegar in it--that sounds nasty.