Pie vs. Pie

Really you say?!  Pie versus pie?  That's just crazy talk right there...especially when we all know that ALL the pies of the world are winners!  And I'm not just saying that to avoid hurting all the pies feelings.  They are all good eatin' for sure! 

Now, even though all pies are winners, we still decided to team up our old family recipe, Chess Pie, against what we know to be a newcomer, Chocolate Chess Pie.  To our surprise, they both held their ground very well.  I was very surprised that the Chocolate Chess Pie had the same crunchy top as my all time favorite, the Chess.  That yummy crunchy top covering up the buttery, custardy, sugary goodness underneath, is what has always made the Chess Pie my favorite.  Good job Chess.  Enjoy the Free Recipe and you be the judge.  For me, the original Chess, is always where it's at.

Chess Pie

1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 stick butter, melted
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Whisk all ingredients together in a medium size bowl
until well combined
and pour into an unbaked pie shell
at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes,
reduce heat to 300 and bake
for about 30 more minutes
Let cool before slicing

Chocolate Chess Pie

4 eggs, beaten

4 tablespoon cocoa powder

2 tablespoon all purpose flour

 Mix together in a medium size bowl with a whisk,
then add:

2 cups sugar
1 stick of melted butter
1 tsp of vanilla extract

 1 cup of milk

Pour into an unbaked pie shell,
homemade or frozen.
Bake at 350 for about an hour.
Let cool completely before slicing.

FYI - this Chocolate one
makes a larger pie than the Chess Pie.
If using a pre-made pie crust
in a small-ish aluminum pan,
it will most likely not all fit. 
Be forewarned.

I hope you will try one or both of these pies
they are sooo easy and delicious!
By the way, the reviews in this household
were split down the middle
with half for the Chess and half for the Chocolate.
Now you can decide.

ENJOY!