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Classic Chess Pie

Yield: 1 pie

Ingredients:

• 1/2 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 TBSP cornmeal
• 1 TBSP all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 TBSP white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten

Directions:

1. Fit piecrust into a 9-inch pieplate according to package directions; fold edges under, and crimp.
2. Line pastry with aluminum foil, and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
3. Bake at 425° for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove weights and foil; bake 2 more minutes or until golden. Cool.
4. Stir together sugar and next 7 ingredients until blended. Add eggs, stirring well. Pour into piecrust.
5. Bake at 350° for 50 to 55 minutes, shielding edges with aluminum foil after 10 minutes to prevent excessive browning. Cool completely on a wire rack.
6. Coconut Chess Pie: Prepare filling as directed above; stir in 1 cup toasted flaked coconut before pouring into piecrust. Bake as directed above.