Best 10 Moms Chess Pie Recipes
Craving a rich and creamy dessert that will transport you back to your childhood? Look no further than Mom's Chess Pie. This classic Southern treat has been passed down through generations, and for good reason. With its flaky crust, velvety filling, and hint of nutmeg, it's sure to become a favorite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, we've got you covered with a selection of the best Mom's Chess Pie recipes. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's dive into the world of this timeless pie.
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MOM'S CHEESE PIE
"My mother brought this Old World recipe with her from the Ukraine," says Anne Kulick of Phillipsburg, New Jersey. A sprinkling of cinnamon enhances the pie's subtly sweet flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Separate one egg. In a small bowl, lightly beat egg white; set aside. In another small bowl, combine egg and egg yolk; set aside., On a lightly floured surface, unroll pastry; cut in half. Roll out one half of pastry into an 8-in. circle. Transfer to a 7-in. pie plate; trim pastry even with edge. Brush with egg white; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon., In a large bowl, combine the cheeses, confectioners' sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, salt and egg mixture. Pour into prepared pastry., Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry. Brush remaining egg white over pastry; sprinkle with remaining cinnamon., Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 calories, Fat 37g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 191mg cholesterol, Sodium 745mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 20g protein.
MAMA'S CHESS PIE
My Mama used to make the best chess pies and this is the recipe she used. It is one of the best I have found.
Provided by Helen Berry
Categories Pie
Time 1h
Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine sugar, corn meal, and flour. Melt the margarine and add to the sugar mixture. Cream well. Add eggs, one at a time and beat thoroughly after each. Add vinegar, vanilla, and milk. Beat thoroughly. Pour into unbaked pastry shell and bake in a 400 deg. oven for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 325 deg. and continue baking 30 to 45 minutes or until set.
- Makes 1 (9) pie.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 94.4, Sodium 130.3, Carbohydrate 52.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 50.1, Protein 3.8
OLD-FASHIONED CHESS PIE
This recipe dates back many years and has certainly stood the test of time. It's very rich, so small servings might be in order.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and egg. Add cornmeal and flour until well blended. Beat in milk and vanilla (do not over beat). Pour into the pastry shell. , Bake at 325° for 55-65 minutes or until the filling is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. , For topping, heat 1/2 cup sugar in a small heavy saucepan over low heat without stirring until partially melted, about 5 minutes. Cook and stir with a metal spoon until syrup is completely melted and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the milk, butter and remaining sugar (mixture will be lumpy). Cook over medium heat, stirring until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat. , Pour into a small bowl without stirring. Cool, without stirring, to 190°. Beat on high speed until mixture turns light brown and creamy and a candy thermometer reads 130°-137°, about 5 minutes. Immediately spread over pie. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710 calories, Fat 36g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 226mg cholesterol, Sodium 365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 96g carbohydrate (79g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CHESS PIE
This is a very old Southern recipe. It's a very sweet, rich pie which cannot be described as anything but marvelous. This is not my personal recipe but was passed to me by my grandmother and from her grandmother and so on and so forth.
Provided by T. Knecht
Categories Desserts Pies Vintage Pie Recipes Chess Pie Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mix the butter, sugar and vanilla together. Mix in the eggs, then stir in the cornmeal, evaporated milk and vinegar until smooth.
- Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, then reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 40 minutes. Let cool. Cut and top servings with whipped cream. You will think you have died and gone to heaven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.3 calories, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 125.8 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 242.3 mg, Sugar 51.1 g
MAPLE CHESS PIE
I was in the middle of making a Chess pie and realized I was out of vanilla extract. I substituted some maple extract I had on hand, added some pecans and the result was delicious. This pie is decadent and rich, so fortunately a small slice will do. I think this would be a great pie for Thanksgiving. Top with sweetened whipped cream or whipped topping if desired.
Provided by David Robinson
Categories Desserts Pies Vintage Pie Recipes Chess Pie Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Press the pie crust into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch deep dish pie plate.
- In a medium bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and eggs until light and fluffy. Stir in the cornmeal, vinegar, and maple extract until well blended. Fold in pecans so they are evenly distributed. Pour into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 30 additional minutes, or until the top of the pie is golden brown, and the filling is set. When removing the pie from the oven, give it a gentle shake. If there is no movement, the pie is set. The pie will thicken and shrink slightly upon cooling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 225 mg, Sugar 38.1 g
MOM'S CHESS PIE
A Southern favorite, although I enjoyed my mother's version, growing up in the Midwest. Sweet tooth required!
Provided by Jaclyn Palmer @hopeandbeaches
Categories Pies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325.
- Mix melted butter with sugar.
- Add lemon juice and cornmeal to the butter/sugar mixture.
- Beat eggs separately.
- Combine butter/sugar mixture and beaten eggs. Mix thoroughly, but with a very light hand.
- Pour into unbaked pie shell.
- Bake 45-50 minutes at 325. The pie is done when it is puffed up and firm in the center.
MOM'S CHESS PIE
What a lovely recipe! Perfectly sweet, smooth and creamy... What's not to love??
Provided by Erin Latch @erinlatch
Categories Pies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Melt butter in microwave.
- Mix cornmeal, sugar and flour.
- Add eggs and butter. Cream thoroughly.
- Mix in vanilla and vinegar. Pour into pie shell and bake for 45 minutes.
MOM'S CHESS PIE
Steps:
- Combine sugar, flour & salt in mixing bowl. Add softened butter and mix well.
- Beat eggs in separate bowl & stir into mixture along with milk & vanilla.
- Pour into pie shell and bake at 350 for approx. 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
GRANDMOTHER'S CHESS PIE RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by Storie
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine sugar and cornmeal. Add beaten eggs and milk, and mix well. Stir in vinegar and vanilla. Mix until well blended. Pour into the pie crust and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Turn oven temperature down to 325 and bake for additional 40 to 45 minutes or until center of pie is set. Turn oven off and let the pie cool in the oven.
MOM'S CHESS PIE
This is my favorite Chess pie recipe. My DM made these pies for us when we were kids. She had 6 children.I guess that means it's over 50yrs old!:o I still love them and now making them for my step-children and grandchildren.
Provided by Chef Eileen
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 2 pies, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In large bowl add eggs (slightly beaten).
- Stir in sugar.
- Stir in melted butter (a little at a time and make sure it is cool or else eggs will cook).
- stir in remaining ingredients.
- Mix until just combined.
- Bake at 350 degrees 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 68.3, Sodium 179.2, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 25.3, Protein 3.1
Tips:
- Use a 9-inch pie plate for the chess pie. A deeper dish will result in a pie that is too thick and dense.
- Make sure the butter is cold before adding it to the flour. This will help to create a flaky crust.
- Do not overmix the dough. Overmixing will result in a tough crust.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help to prevent the dough from shrinking in the oven.
- Use a fork to poke holes in the bottom of the pie crust before baking. This will help to prevent the crust from bubbling up.
- Bake the pie in a preheated oven. A preheated oven will help to ensure that the pie crust cooks evenly.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will help to prevent the filling from running out.
Conclusion:
Chess pie is a classic Southern dessert that is easy to make and always a hit. With its simple ingredients and creamy, custard-like filling, it's a dessert that everyone will love. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give chess pie a try. You won't be disappointed!
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