Highway Cafe Chess Pie

16 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Ready In: 40 min

“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.” - by TopDog

Ingredients

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

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Original recipe yields 1 - 9 inch pie

Directions

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

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
498 cal
25%

Fat
29.9 g
46%

Carbs
55.8 g
18%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (16)

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Elizabeth and Rob

Nov. 20, 2005

"Great Pie. I love chess pies so I thought I would try this one. I'm not a big fan of raisins so I just put in the nuts. I was worried it might not taste that great but it was wonderful. Everyone l..." See moreoved it. My mom even asked how to make it. This is not as sweet as a chess pie and I like it that way. My mom and I cut the sugar when making one anyway."

Oldtrucks

Feb. 3, 2006

"Very pleased. I used Chopped Pecans in place of the Walnuts, and Splenda Baking Sugar in place of regular sugar, turned out great...." See more"

NOLLEEZ

Nov. 4, 2007

"This pie is divine! If you like rich desserts, this is one to try. I omitted the walnuts as my boyfriend doesn't like them (I will make one with nuts for this Christmas though lol) and it was still gr..." See moreeat."

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