chess pie

Questions

How do you pronounce chess pie?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈt͡ʃɛs ˌpaɪ/.

What does chess pie mean?

A pie made with eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla, and cornmeal.

Where does chess pie come from?

Uncertain; most likely from cheese pie; early versions were similar in texture to British lemon curd pies or cheesecakes, and earlier "cheesecakes" often lacked cheese, instead resembling modern chess pies or chess cakes. Other theories include: * from a Southern pronunciation of (it's) jes' pie, as it contrasts with flavored pies like pecan, cherry, chocolate, etc. * from chest pie, as the high sugar content means it can be stored in a "pie chest" (pie safe) rather than needing refrigeration. * from some association with the game of chess. * from Chester, England.

How to pronounce chess pie

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