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Highway Cafe Chess Pie

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"I obtained this recipe 40-years ago from the cook at the Highway Cafe in Scappoose, Oregon. I have never found its equal. Whenever I serve it, I am always asked for the recipe."
Highway Cafe Chess Pie Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 9 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  40 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch pie

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/4 cups raisins
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked and cooled

What to Drink?
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Soak raisins in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain, and chop.
  2. 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.
  3. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm in the center. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 20, 2005 by Elizabeth and Rob 
Great Pie. I love chess pies so I thought I would try this one. I'm not a big fan of raisins... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 3, 2006 by Oldtrucks 
Very pleased. I used Chopped Pecans in place of the Walnuts, and Splenda Baking Sugar in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 4, 2007 by NOLLEEZ 
This pie is divine! If you like rich desserts, this is one to try. I omitted the walnuts as my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 11, 2008 by mcmeg12 
Easy to follow. Got rave reviews from my Finnish inlaws. I used only one cup of raisins and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 2, 2008 by Cuckoo 
This is an excellent pie. All our family thought it was the best ever and some preferred it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 26, 2006 by MOMZRIGHT 
Very very rich pie. I liked it but was the only one for our Christmas dinner. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 2, 2008 by joe 
Magnifficent,spectacular,i have found nervana! This recipe is better than any pecan, or chess... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 12, 2009 by claudia 
Delicious! Came out perfect. The only thing I did different was soak the raisins in water and... MORE


 
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Home Town: Scappoose, Oregon, USA
Living In: Tigard, Oregon, USA

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Nutritional Information
Highway Cafe Chess Pie

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 498

  • Total Fat: 29.9g
  • Cholesterol: 113mg
  • Sodium: 217mg
  • Total Carbs: 55.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
  • Protein: 6.5g

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