How to Make Highway Cafe Chess Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chess pie is a classic Southern dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. Its simple ingredients and rich, custard-like filling make it a favorite at diners and cafes all across the South. One such cafe that is famous for its delicious chess pie is the Highway Cafe. Located on a scenic stretch of highway in the heart of the South, the Highway Cafe has been serving up their famous chess pie for decades.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups raisins
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked and cooled

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 to 9 - inch pie

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Soak raisins in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain, and chop.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one. Stir in the vanilla, sour cream, walnuts and chopped raisins. Pour into the baked pie shell.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm in the center. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
  • Nutrition

    498 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 217mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 42g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 317mg