Chess pie is a classic Southern custard pie — known for a few distinct ingredients, all of which contribute to the beloved filling’s final texture. Chess pie recipes commonly use cornmeal as a ...

A slice of chess pie with whipped cream on top. - Debbismirnoff/Getty Images If you've never had chess pie, a popular Southern dessert, it's sort of like the pound cake of pies. There are no fancy ...

Known as a "desperation pie" because it relies on just a few very basic ingredients - the only ingredients many cash-strapped farm families had back in the 19th and 20th centuries - the chess pie ...

It’s the perfect move for a gathering where some people want pie, some want chocolate and everyone wants something sweet. By The New York Times Cooking Credit...Ryan Liebe for The New York Times. Food ...

The famous CPS chess pie at Maker's Bakers, at Findlay Market. I must have walked by Makers Bakers at Findlay Market a hundred times before I gave it a try. That was a big mistake on my part. What ...

• 1 rolled out basic pie dough round • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted• 1/8 teaspoon salt • 3 large eggs • 1/4 to 1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour • 1/3 cup ...