Chess Pie with Nuts and Raisins
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Chess Pie with Nuts and Raisins
Description
This Chess Pie recipe incorporates classic Southern pie elements, blending butter, sugar, and aromatic spices including cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. Eggs and vanilla extract are beaten into the creamed mixture before adding milk, cornstarch, raisins, and chopped nuts. The cornstarch acts as a thickener to ensure a smooth, stable filling once baked.
The filling is poured into an unbaked pie shell and baked at 375°F for approximately 35 minutes, until the custard sets and the top develops a slight golden hue. The raisins provide bursts of sweetness and chew, while the nuts contribute an earthy crunch, balancing the silky texture of the filling.
Serve this pie as a comforting dessert with its warm spices and rich custard center distinguish it from typical custard or pumpkin pies. It pairs well with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added richness. Cooling the pie completely before slicing helps the filling firm up properly and enhances its texture.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 2 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup nuts chopped
- 1 pie shell unbaked
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cream the butter with the sugar, salt, and spices.
- Add the eggs and vanilla and beat well.
- Add the milk, cornstarch, raisins, and nuts and mix until combined.
- Pour the mixture into an unbaked pie shell.
- Bake for about 35 minutes or until the filling thickens.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 213mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 267mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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