Colonial Chess Pie

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 3
Heavenly Colonial Chess Pie recipe for a classic dessert
in Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

35-40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/8 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup margarine
1 egg yolk
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 unbaked pie crust

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
422
Sugar
42g
Fat
20g
Popular in colonial America, the Chess Pie is a simple, sweet dessert pie consisting of butter, sugar, and eggs. It is believed to have been created by southern cooks as a way to use up leftover ingredients such as butter and eggs in a tasty and creative way. The Colonial Chess Pie recipe is a classic take on this popular dessert, made with simple ingredients readily available in any pantry. The pie has a rich and sweet flavor with a caramelized top which makes it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. It is best served cold or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.Mix white sugar, light brown sugar, flour and salt in a mixing bowl.
3.In a pan, blend milk and margarine, and heat until the margarine is melted.
4.Beat the eggs and egg yolk in a small dish, then pour them into the sugar mixture and stir.
5.Add the margarine mix and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
6.Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie crust.
7.Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes.
8.The pie will be ready once the top has caramelized and the center is set. Let it cool before serving.

PROS

This pie is incredibly easy to make and has a delicious caramelized top.

The recipe uses simple ingredients that can be found in any pantry.

CONS

This is a dessert pie and should be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The sugar content is quite high, which may not be suitable for individuals with diabetes or those on a low-sugar diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
Some of the ingredients, such as the eggs and milk, provide protein and calcium.
The pie also contains some vitamins and minerals from the all-purpose flour and vanilla extract.

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