My favorite hobby is old-fashioned country cooking, but my job sometimes limits my kitchen time. This pie is one enjoyed by my husband and me.—Martha Fautheree, Midway, Texas
Pecan Chess Pie
Pecan Chess Pie
Prep Time
35 min
Cook Time
40 min
Yield
6-8 servings
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 3 tablespoons hot water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- FILLING:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
- Whipped cream
Directions
- In a bowl, beat the shortening and water until combined. Add flour and salt; beat until crumbly. Shape into a b all. Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of pie plate; flute edges. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Remove to a wire rack; reduce heat to 350°.
- In another bowl, cream the butter, sugar, flour and salt. Add the eggs, milk and vanilla; beat well. Stir in the pecans. Pour into prepared crust. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with whipped cream.
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