Classic chess pie recipe (easy dessert)

Luckily, the idea has been beautifully executed.

Chess pie is extremely sweet, so be forewarned!

Why is it called Chess Pie?

No one is certain.

But some suggest that the term is a corruption of “cheese pie,” which somehow became “chess pie” with a Southern twist.

I’ve heard it originated from a conversation between a baker and her family, who kept asking her what kind of pie she was making.