chess pie
English edit
Etymology edit
Uncertain; most likely from cheese pie;[1][2][3] early versions were similar in texture to British lemon curd pies or cheesecakes, and earlier "cheesecakes" often lacked cheese, instead resembling modern chess pies or chess cakes. Other theories include:
- from a Southern pronunciation of (it's) jes' pie, as it contrasts with flavored pies like pecan, cherry, chocolate, etc.[2][3]
- from chest pie, as the high sugar content means it can be stored in a "pie chest" (pie safe) rather than needing refrigeration.[2][3]
- from some association with the game of chess.[3]
- from Chester, England.[4]
Pronunciation edit
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃɛs ˌpaɪ/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃɛs ˌpaɪ/
Noun edit
chess pie (countable and uncountable, plural chess pies)
- (Southern US, Midland US) A pie made with eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla, and cornmeal.
Related terms edit
See also edit
References edit
- ^ “chess pie”, in Dictionary of American Regional English[1], University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2019, Quarterly Update 17.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Linda (2021 December 7 (last accessed)) “Chess Pie History”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name)[2], What's Cooking America
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 The Editors of Southern Living, Southern Living 1,001 Ways to Cook Southern: The Ultimate Treasury Of Southern Classics (2017, Time Inc. Books, →ISBN), page 166
- ^ Lynne Olver, Food Timeline: history notes-pie & pastry, in The Food Timeline (2018-02-21)