Mamas Chess Pie Recipe

Name: Mamas Chess Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter; 2 cups sifted cake flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 to 6 tablespoons ice water; 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter; 2 cups sugar; 7 egg yolks, beaten; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons cornmeal

Servings: persons

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
2 cups sifted cake flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 to 6 tablespoons ice water
1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter
2 cups sugar
7 egg yolks, beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons cornmeal

1
Cut butter into dry ingredients.
2
Slowly add ice water.
3
Knead dough and roll out on dough board, or press into bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
4
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
5
Cream butter and sugar; add egg yolks, vanilla, and cream.
6
Gently blend in cornmeal.
7
Pour into chess pie pastry.
8
Bake until light brown on top, about 35 to 45 minutes.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, 2 cups sifted cake flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3 to 6 tablespoons ice water, and more.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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