PA PA'S CHESS PIE

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This is a rich, fluffy egg custard type pie. My Grandfather loved this pie and the recipe has been handed down through the years. You can cut the sugar in half if so desired. This pie calls for lemon extract, but doesn't taste like lemon.

Provided by LIZBETH

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes     Chess Pie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 prepared 8 inch pastry shells
6 egg whites
½ cup margarine, melted
3 cups white sugar
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup milk
6 egg yolks, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Set aside. In a separate bowl, cream together margarine and sugar. Mix in flour, then 1/2 cup milk. Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, and lemon extract. Mix until smooth, then stir in the remaining 1 cup milk.
  • Gently fold egg whites into milk mixture. Pour half of mixture into each pastry shell.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and bake an additional 35 to 40 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 78.6 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 180.7 mg, Sugar 38.8 g

Mudasir Pirzada
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I'm not a big fan of chess pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making this again.


Freda Bi
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This chess pie recipe is a winner! The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the crust is flaky and golden brown. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


AD BURIRo
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I love this recipe! The chess pie is always perfect. The filling is creamy and smooth, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I've made it for potlucks and parties, and it's always a hit.


Sithum tharuka
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This is my go-to chess pie recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the crust is flaky and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe.


Armina Khatun
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This chess pie was delicious! The filling was creamy and the crust was flaky. I will definitely be making this again.


diya Punjabi
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This recipe is a keeper! The chess pie is always a hit with my family and friends. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe.


md rafi ahammed
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This is the best chess pie I've ever had. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Amir Sandi
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I'm not much of a baker, but this chess pie recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pie was creamy and delicious, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I'll definitely be making this again.


Janset Flores
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This chess pie was a hit at my last party. The filling was creamy and smooth, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. Everyone loved it!


Colonel Duvall
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I've tried many chess pie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe.


Soikot Rahman
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This chess pie recipe is a winner! The filling is smooth and creamy, and the crust is flaky and golden brown. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Md Shohid mia
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The chess pie was delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik Naveed Drigh
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This recipe is easy to follow and the chess pie turned out great. The filling was creamy and the crust was flaky. I would definitely make this again.


Willie Barrett
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I'm not a big fan of chess pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The filling is rich and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making this again.


Captn Sol
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This is the best chess pie recipe I've ever tried. The filling is so smooth and creamy, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making this again.


Grim Duckz
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I love this recipe! The chess pie is always perfect. I've made it for potlucks and parties, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Papa_Nilo Travel Vlogs
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This chess pie recipe is a keeper! The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.