chess pie

== English == === Etymology === 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. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃɛs ˌpaɪ/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃɛs ˌpaɪ/ === Noun === chess pie (countable and uncountable, plural chess pies) (Southern US, Midland US) A pie made with eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla, and cornmeal. ==== Related terms ==== chess cake, chess tart === See also === vinegar pie sugar pie === References ===