Chess Pie IV

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, butter, and cornmeal. Mix until crumbly.
3. Press the mixture into the prepared pie plate to form the crust.
4. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy.
5. Pour the egg mixture into the crust.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the center is set.
7. Cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Chess Pie is a popular Southern dessert.
• The name "Chess Pie" is thought to come from the English word "pie" being mispronounced by American settlers.
• This recipe has been passed down through generations in the Southern United States.