Its not apple, pumpkin, or pecan.
But if youre in the South, theres another even more popular option.
What Is The Most Searched For Thanksgiving Pie?
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Chess pie is the most searched for Thanksgiving pie.
Desserts dont get much more basic, or Southern, than thisold-fashionedpie.
Its gooey, buttery, rich, and will satisfy the most powerful sweet tooth.
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It may not be fancy, but it sure is good.
What Is Chess Pie?
This dessert is likely the result of cooks using the limited ingredients they had on hand.
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The pie crust is made of traditional pastryyou canmake your owndough or save time with a store-bought pie crust.
There are also stories of a Southern cook being asked what she was baking.
Is Chess Pie The Same As Buttermilk Pie?
In a word, no.
Flour is the most common thickening agent in buttermilk pies, while chess pies use cornmeal.
Chess pie may be very sweet, but it doesnt have a dominant flavor.
