African American Holiday Traditions

[DSTRen13]

Originally Posted by amIblue?

Chess pie is the bomb-diggity. My mom makes a chocolate chess sometimes which is just a slice of heaven.

I *love* chocolate chess pie! No one outside my family ever seems to know what I'm talking about, but it's so good

[AOIIalum]

Originally Posted by DSTRen13

I *love* chocolate chess pie! No one outside my family ever seems to know what I'm talking about, but it's so good

I haven't had a good Chess Pie in about 11 years. Anyone have a good (meaning=idiot proof) recipe? I'd love one for Chocolate Chess but at this point I'm not picky.

[TonyB06]

I don't do chocolate chess pie, but here's a recipe for Lemon Chess Pie:

1 (6-oz.) ready-made shortbread piecrust
1 egg white, lightly beaten
4 large eggs, separated
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

Garnishes: whipped cream, fresh raspberries

Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Brush piecrust with beaten egg white. Bake 6 minutes. Remove from oven, and cool completely on a wire rack (about 30 minutes).
2. Beat 4 egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
3. Whisk together 4 egg yolks, sugar, and melted butter in a large bowl until blended. Stir in lemon juice. Fold in egg whites. Pour mixture into cooled piecrust, and place pie on a baking sheet.
4. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until set, shielding edges with aluminum foil after 20 minutes to prevent excessive browning. Remove from oven to wire rack, and cool completely (about 1 hour). Garnish, if desired.