CHESS PIE WITH BLACKENED PINEAPPLE SALSA AND CARAMEL SAUCE

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Provided by Edward Lee

Categories     Milk/Cream     Rum     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Yogurt     Pineapple     Chill     Pan-Fry     Buttermilk     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 31

For pastry dough:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening (trans-fat-free)
4 to 5 tablespoons ice water
For pineapple salsa:
3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil, divided
1 pineapple (preferably labeled "extra sweet"), peeled and sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon dark rum
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
For caramel sauce:
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream at room temperature
1 1/2 tablespoons plain Greek-style yogurt at room temperature
For filling:
4 whole large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 1/2 tablespoons cornmeal
1/2 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1 /2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Equipment: a 9-inch round tart pan (1 inch deep) with removable bottom; pie weights or dried beans

Steps:

  • Make dough:
  • Stir together flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl (or pulse in a food processor). Add butter and shortening and blend with your fingertips or a pastry blender (or pulse) just until mixture resembles coarse meal with some roughly pea-size butter lumps. Drizzle 4 tablespoons ice water evenly over mixture and gently stir with a fork (or pulse) until incorporated.
  • Squeeze a small handful: If dough doesn't hold together, add more ice water, 1/2 tablespoon at a time, stirring (or pulsing) until incorporated. (Do not overwork dough or pastry will be tough.)
  • Turn out dough onto a work surface and form into a ball, then flatten into a 5-inch disk. Chill, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, at least 1 1/2 hours.
  • Make salsa while dough chills:
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until it shimmers. Sear pineapple in 2 batches, turning once, until well blackened, about 6 minutes per batch, adding remaining tablespoon oil between batches. Transfer to paper towels to drain and cool briefly, then cut pineapple into 1/4-inch pieces, discarding core.
  • Whisk together lime zest, lime juice, rum, and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Stir in pineapple and chill until ready to use.
  • Make caramel sauce:
  • Bring sugar and water to a boil in a 10-inch heavy skillet, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then wash down any sugar crystals from side of skillet with a pastry brush dipped in cold water. Boil, without stirring, swirling pan occasionally, until dark amber, 7 to 8 minutes. Cool 2 minutes, then whisk in butter, cream, and yogurt. Transfer to a bowl and chill.
  • Make tart shell:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
  • Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin into an 11-inch round (about 1/8 inch thick), then fit into tart pan. Trim excess dough flush with rim, then press side to make dough come up slightly above rim. Lightly prick bottom all over with a fork, then chill 30 minutes.
  • Line tart shell with foil and fill with pie weights. Bake on a baking sheet until side is set and edge is pale golden, about 15 minutes. Carefully remove foil and weights and continue to bake until pale golden all over, about 25 minutes more, loosely covering edges with foil if they get too dark. Cool shell in tart pan 15 minutes.
  • Make filling and bake pie:
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
  • Whisk together eggs, yolks, and sugar in a large bowl, then whisk in remaining ingredients. Transfer filling to tart shell and bake until a light crust forms on top and filling is set 3 inches from edge but center is still wobbly, 45 to 50 minutes (filling will be slightly puffed and will continue to set as it cools).
  • Serve slightly warm or at room temperature, topped with pineapple salsa and drizzled with caramel sauce.

Nasha Pride
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This pie is a showstopper! It's perfect for a special occasion or a dinner party.


Moesha Joubert
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chess pie or who is looking for a unique and delicious dessert.


Cory McGuffin
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This pie is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny. The ingredients are all high quality and the flavor is out of this world.


Twin Morine
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I'm definitely going to make this pie again.


Rashida Adamu
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This pie is a labor of love, but it's so worth it. The end result is a stunning and delicious dessert that will wow your guests.


Samantha Gonzales
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a delicious and unique twist on a classic dessert.


Taha Adel
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Veali
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The caramel sauce is also very versatile. You can use it on ice cream, pancakes, or even as a dip for fruit.


Anas Khann
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The blackened pineapple salsa is a great way to use up leftover pineapple. It's also a great topping for grilled chicken or fish.


Santosh Bhatt
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dessert. It's sure to impress your guests.


jjosh _ZA
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it!


Nur Mohammad Tonu (NM Tonu)
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The results are truly amazing.


Bree Hayes
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I'm not a huge fan of chess pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The blackened pineapple salsa and caramel sauce really take it to the next level.


md Zashim
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This chess pie is a new favorite in my house. The combination of flavors and textures is just perfect.


bayutheheadboy 1
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This pie is definitely a winner! I will definitely be making it again.


Aine Margie
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The caramel sauce is the perfect complement to the chess pie. It's rich and decadent, but not too sweet.


Princess Gakenia
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I love the use of blackened pineapple in this recipe. It gives the salsa a really unique and delicious flavor.


Ogunmayi bukola
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The pie was easy to make and the results were spectacular. The blackened pineapple salsa adds a nice touch of smokiness and the caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Robiul Hasan Sabbir
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I made this pie for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The guests raved about the unique flavor combination.


Andrea maldonado
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This chess pie with blackened pineapple salsa and caramel sauce is a true culinary masterpiece. The combination of flavors and textures is simply divine.