Comments on: Crack{Chess}Pie

By: amanda

amanda — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:42:23 +0000

M. Moore, I bet I know what pie you are talking about. My mom made it for me and her mom made it for her. We call it goody pie because it is so good. You take the leftover crust and put it in a mini pie pan then fill with brown sugar, dot with butter, pour a little cream over the top and sprinkle with cinnamon and bake until browned.

By: Gina

Gina — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:02:23 +0000

Anderson Cooper was raving about this pie on Regis and Kelly. He was so addicted to it that the next day he came in with pie for everyone! Don’t know when I’ll be in NY, so I’ll have to try this one! Thanks for the recipe. I’m going to send it to Anderson!

By: Robin

Robin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:22:54 +0000

This looks wonderful. Have you ever tried the Buttermilk Pie at Magelby’s in Provo? I have always wanted the recipe for that but they aren’t giving it away. This looks like it could be similar. Magelby’s serves the Buttermilk Pie with fruit and a dallop of whipped cream. I will be trying this recipe soon. Thank you!

By: Heidi

Heidi — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:33:45 +0000

Oooooooooooh my goodness, you’re killing me! I’m trying to be good this week (though we just won’t talk about the caramel apple I ate last night). Pretty sure this is going on the Easter weekend menu.

By: Marti

Marti — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:14:09 +0000

This sounds so yummy! I heard “crack pie” mentioned last week on TV and was trying to remember where and Beth just reminded me…Kelly and Anderson Cooper! At the time I thought WHAT? Now thanks to you Leigh Anne, I know

By: M.Moore

M.Moore — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:37:32 +0000

Leigh Ann – my Grandma always made me a little pie when she was making pies and I have never been able to come up with any kind of recipe to resemble it. I think this might be really close, although she used regular pie crust. I am going to try it. Thanks so much.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:24:26 +0000

Mmmm, that sounds GOOD!

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:49:33 +0000

This is the pie that Kelly Ripa and Anderson Cooper always make! I cant wait to make it!

By: Valerie H.

Valerie H. — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:47:57 +0000

Whoops, meant to say that I saw them on the TV making this pie in the bakery.

By: Valerie H.

Valerie H. — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:45:01 +0000

I think it was last week I actually saw them making this pie in that Manhattan
bakery for $44.00! I’m adding this recipe you posted to my “Try” list.
Thanks, Leigh Anne!

By: MelanieL

MelanieL — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:22:29 +0000

This looks so good! My stack of recipes to try is growing daily:)

By: Tammy

Tammy — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:50:04 +0000

I guess I know what I am making for the Derby Party this year !!!

By: Jelli

Jelli — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:07:57 +0000

I have to say, I’m not 100% convinced on this pie, but if it’s selling at $40 per pie, it’s worth a shot! Not the prettiest of pies, but I will take your word for it (re-naming the pie) and try it soon. Thanks for sharing!

By: Lisa Hemstreet

Lisa Hemstreet — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:45:01 +0000

Hi LeighAnne,
This might be a silly question, but what does it mean when you say “scant” before a measurement?
Thank you!

By: Joan

Joan — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:57:36 +0000

Oh, Chess Pie has always been one of my favorites…

My recipe is as follows:

1 c. sugar
1 T. cream
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. melted butter
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 c.raisins

Pour into unbaked crust (and I intend to try the cookie crust!!!) Bake a few minutes at 400 degrres; reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake 20 minutes or until set. (It looks just like your picture…)