BETH'S CHESS PIE

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This is a very old recipe that I got from a friend. This version of the classic sweet, rich Chess Pie includes evaporated milk and crunchy cornmeal.

Provided by SAUNDRA

Categories Desserts Pies Vintage Pie Recipes Chess Pie Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
4 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cornmeal

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in milk until mixture is smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Mix in cornmeal, then pour mixture into pastry shell.
Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, until set in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.5 calories, Carbohydrate 64.1 g, Cholesterol 121 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 232.1 mg, Sugar 52.2 g