Chess Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Cream the butter and sugar.
3. 3
   Add yolks, vanilla, and cream.
4. 4
   Fold in cornmeal.
5. 5
   Pour into unbaked pie shell and bake 35 to 40 minutes.
6. 6
   Filling should be firm, but not too crisp.
7. 7
   Put the flour, butter, and salt into the bowl of a food processor.
8. 8
   Pulse this mixture until butter resembles small pebbles.
9. 9
   Transfer to large bowl and add ice water and mix.
10. 10
    Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface.
11. 11
    Using the palm of your hand, flatten the dough against the cutting board; mixing the flour, water, and butter.
12. 12
    Butter pieces should be visible.
13. 13
    Press into plastic wrap and shape into disc.
14. 14
    Chill for at least 1/2 hour before rolling out to line a 9-inch pie tin.
15. 15
    Yield: 8 to 10 servings