Pecan Chess Pie

Directions

Prepare the pie shell according to the recipe directions.

Partially bake and let cool on a rack before filling.

Preheat the oven to 350℉ (180℃). In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugars until creamy.

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Stir in the flour, cornmeal, salt, cream, vanilla, and pecans, blending well.

Pour the mixture into the pie shell.

Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted 1 inch from the outer edge comes out clean, and the filling is slightly firm.

Cool on a wire rack.

Serve warm or at room temperature. This pie tasts best when it is eaten within 3 hours of cooling.

Refrigerate any leftover pie.