Old-Time Chess Pie

Name: Old-Time Chess Pie
Ingredients: Pastry for a 9-inch single-crust pie (store-bought or see basic Butter Pie Crust); 2 cups sugar; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 4 eggs, beaten well; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

6 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

Pastry for a 9-inch single-crust pie (store-bought or see basic Butter Pie Crust)
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup butter, melted
4 eggs, beaten well
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1

Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 9-inch pie pan with crust and then crimp the edges decoratively.
2

In a large bowl, combine the sugar and flour, and stir with a fork to mix them well.
3

Add the butter, eggs, and vanilla.
4

Using a fork or a whisk, stir well to combine everything into a smooth, thick filling.
5

Pour the filling into the pie crust.
6

Place the pie on the bottom shelf of the oven.
7

Bake for 10 minutes.
8

Lower the heat to 350 degrees F, and bake until the edges puff up and the center is fairly firm, wiggling only a little when you gently nudge the pan, 30 to 40 minutes more.
9

Place the pie on a cooling rack or a folded kitchen towel and let cool to room temperature.