Chess Pie Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Chess Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 8 ounces sweet unsalted butter; 2 cups sugar; 7 egg yolks, beaten; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons cornmeal; Pie Crust, recipe follows; 1 cup flour; 4 ounces butter; Pinch salt; 3 to 6 tablespoons ice water

Servings: persons

8 ounces sweet unsalted butter
2 cups sugar
7 egg yolks, beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons cornmeal
Pie Crust, recipe follows
1 cup flour
4 ounces butter
Pinch salt
3 to 6 tablespoons ice water

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Cream the butter and sugar.
3
Add yolks, vanilla, and cream.
4
Fold in cornmeal.
5
Pour into unbaked pie shell and bake 35 to 40 minutes.
6
Filling should be firm, but not too crisp.
7
Put the flour, butter, and salt into the bowl of a food processor.
8
Pulse this mixture until butter resembles small pebbles.
9
Transfer to large bowl and add ice water and mix.
10
Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface.
11
Using the palm of your hand, flatten the dough against the cutting board; mixing the flour, water, and butter.
12
Butter pieces should be visible.
13
Press into plastic wrap and shape into disc.
14
Chill for at least 1/2 hour before rolling out to line a 9-inch pie tin.
15
Yield: 8 to 10 servings

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces sweet unsalted butter, 2 cups sugar, 7 egg yolks, beaten, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Chess Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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