Beth's Chess Pie Recipe
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Beth's Chess Pie

By: SAUNDRA 
"This is a very old recipe that I got from a friend. This version of the classic sweet, rich Chess Pie includes evaporated milk and crunchy cornmeal."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

What to Drink?
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9 inch pie
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in milk until mixture is smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Mix in cornmeal, then pour mixture into pastry shell.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, until set in center.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 455 | Total Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 134mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2004 by luv2b8k   view full review
I was a little nervous when making this pie because I never seen or heard of it before, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2003 by SAMOORE112   view full review
This was definitely an easy recipe to prepare. However, I found that the top gets too brown...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2003 by ANGELALOZOYA   view full review
Is this recipe using condensed milk or evaporated milk. In the summary states condensed, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2011 by jaywillis   view full review
Excellent recipe! This is definitely a keeper.I found out it needs an extra 15 to 20 minutes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2010 by TCANADY   view full review
JUST MADE THIS PIE, I MADE A FEW MINOR ADJUSTMENTS AND IT TURNED OUT GREAT! I WILL DEFINATELY...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2010 by PSYCHOBLONDIE   view full review
This was delish! I had never had Chess Pie but my husband requested it. It's so easy to make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2010 by Tori   view full review
Recipe was super easy to follow and the result was delicious! I used a Keebler shortbread pie...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2010 by 1biteaway   view full review
Just like I remember as a kid! I brought this little taste of the south to Denver and it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2008 by navyblue   view full review
this recipe is great Chess pie is my favorite now since I can no longer eat Pecan pie because...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2011 by nrichwalsky   view full review
This was great! My first time making it, super easy. I suggest using a deeper pie pan thought...

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