Chess pie is a Southern holiday treat with roots to the 17th century, possibly from Chester, England. It is very rich and should be served in small slices. If you use a store-bought crust, the pie takes only 10 minutes to mix.
CHESS PIE
1 pie shell
3 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1⁄3 cup white sugar
1⁄3 cup brown sugar
11⁄3 cup whipping cream
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 cup dates, chopped
1⁄2 cup figs, chopped
1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla
Beat the egg yolks, flour, sugar and salt with a mixer until yellow-colored and light. Fold in remaining ingredients; do not beat. Pour into the pie shell and bake at 350 degrees for an hour. The pie is done when the crust is golden. Cool before serving.
