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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (116g)

Recipe makes 8 servings

Calories 427
Calories from Fat 203 (47%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 22.6g 34%
Saturated Fat 11.6g 58%
Monounsaturated Fat 7.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 176mg 58%
Sodium 205mg 8%
Potassium 137mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 52.4g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugars 45.2g
Protein 5.1g 10%

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Old-timey Kentucky Chess Pie

Recipe #100208 | 1 hour | 5 min prep | add private note

By: LizzieBug
Sep 20, 2004

This is my Mom's famous Chess Pie. It was always one of the first to sell out at the Church bake sales. Rich and creamy and easy as can be. A dieter's nightmare - but quite the tasty treat.

SERVES 8 , 1 pie (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and corn meal.
  2. 2
    Beat in eggs one at a time.
  3. 3
    Stir in whipping cream, cider vinegar, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
  4. 4
    Pour into unbaked pie shell.
  5. 5
    Bake on middle rack at 400 F for 10 minutes.
  6. 6
    Lower heat to 325 F and continue baking for 45 minutes more.

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From: david1438

On Apr 26, 2009

This is a good pie, but too sweet. Next time I try it, I'll decrease both the white and brown sugar. It is very similar to pecan pie with out the nuts.

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  • From: bputgego

    On Dec 8, 2008

    Very good. Probably the best chess pie I've made. Of course, it's sweet but I think the mix of brown and white makes it just the right sweetness. I cooked the recommended time and then turned off the oven, opened the door and let the pie sit for about 10 minutes in the oven and it helped it to set perfectly. Thanks for the recipe!

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    From: LonghornMama

    On Sep 26, 2008

    Wonderful! Chess pie has a buttery, caramel sweet filling and this is exactly how it should be. Adding nuts would just not be right! My kids devoured this pie in no time but I did manage to get one piece. Used half and half instead of whipping cream cause whipping cream was not available. Thanks to you and your mom for sharing the recipe! Made for PAC Fall 2008.

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  • From: Merlot

    On Sep 23, 2004

    I made this pie this morning for tonight's dessert (but just HAD to have one tiny piece to check it out). I certainly can see why this pie sells out right away at the Church bake sale. I think it is the best I have ever had. Quick and easy to prepare too. Thanks so much, Lizzie Abney, for sharing this.

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