Chess Pie
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: From the Homestead Restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky
Serves 6 peopleIngredients
- 1 (9 inch) prepared basic flaky pie pastry, partially baked
- Filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 7 tablespoons salted butter or 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon fine yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
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In a large mixing bowl, combine all the filling ingredients; whisk to mix thoroughly.
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Pour mixture into cooled pie shell.
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Place the pie on the center rack of a 350° oven and bake 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
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About halfway through the baking time, rotate pie 180°.
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When done, the pie will be a rich golden brown.
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Transfer pie to a wire rack and let cool at least 30 minutes.
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Serve warm, at room temperature, or slightly chilled