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Chess Pie III

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"This recipe was used by my grandmother and passed to me in a box of old papers when she died. It is very rich, not for those counting calories."
Chess Pie III Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 37 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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Original recipe yield 1 pie

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (9 inch) pie shell
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

What to Drink?
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl combine melted butter or margarine, eggs, and sugar. Mix well, then add cornmeal, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Pour into pastry shell.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until set and golden brown on top.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2003 by EVAGIRL 
I doubled this recipe and made two pies. Good thing! This chess pie is EXCELLENT!! Just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2004 by DREWMORRIS 
This IS chess pie as far as I'm concerned...EXACTLY as I enjoyed it as a child in TN. I had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2007 by tmp2x 
I give this 5 stars becaise its great. I was so tired of asking people to make me a chess pie... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2002 by Deborah 
I have searched all over for this recipe. My neighbor across the street used to make this pie... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2006 by Carla B. 
So easy, and the first time a chess pie that I made actually 'set' and was edible. I did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2004 by LKLAD 
very very good pie. The best chess pie i have ever had. I have tried alot of recipes but this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2006 by smileysdynamite 
This was incredibly easy, and fast! It was so sweet and the perfect texture. Thank you! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2005 by CPIERCE242 
I baked this pie for the 35 minute time limit. It definitely needs to be cooked for at least... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2005 by SHANADAS3 
This pie was exactly what I remembered my grandmother's tasting like. She died before I could... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2002 by CHERYL_CRAIG 
This recipe is BETTER than my grandmothers. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Chess Pie III

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 361

  • Total Fat: 18.6g
  • Cholesterol: 111mg
  • Sodium: 244mg
  • Total Carbs: 46.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 3.2g

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