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Grandmother's Chess Pie with Nuts and Raisins - Classic

Rich, creamy chess pie loaded with raisins and nuts from a 1952 family recipe. This old-fashioned Southern dessert is sweet, satisfying, and nostalgic.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Chess Pie, Pie Recipes, Pies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 312kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 unbaked pie shell

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

Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg
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