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Pineapple chess pie has all the ingredients of a traditional chess pie except for adding a small can of crushed pineapple.
PINEAPPLE CHESS PIE {Granny's Recipe}
When I think of some of the pies that my Mother would make during the holidays, I think of this beautiful Pineapple Chess pie, which is rich and delicious.
Isn't it funny how we remember certain things about our Mother's traditions? About one week before the holidays, Mother would set up a dessert table.
Do you remember when there were card tables?
Beside her buffet, she would lay a pretty tablecloth on a card table, and as she made the desserts, she would place them on the table, ready for guests to enjoy.
As a little girl growing up, I always thought, "That is just what I am going to do when I get married "Have a Dessert Table."
Well, I kept my plans, which I did about one week before the big day.
Now that I am a grandmother, I love to see my grandchildren's eyes light up when they get to my house and see my "Dessert Table" like Granny's.
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TIPS AND TIDBITS TO MAKE THE BEST PINEAPPLE CHESS PIE
Crust. Make sure the pie crust is a deep dish crust. I use a homemade crust, but you can also use a frozen store bought pie crust.
Pie Filling. Make sure the egg whites are well blended with the yolks before adding the other ingredients.
Spilling over. If you are concerned about the pie spilling over, place the pie plate on a sheet pan before filling it and then placing it in the oven.
Check if pie is done. To check to see if the pie is done place a knife about an inch away from the crust. If it comes out clean and the pie is slightly jiggly in the center, it is done.
Cover the pie. After 30 minutes, cover the entire pie with foil to prevent it from over browning.
Let the pie cool. Before placing the pie in the refrigerator, let the pie cool completely. It could change the texture of the pie. The pie is delicious and can be eaten at room temperature or chilled.
Chill the pie. Let the pie set in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving chilled.
Make ahead.The pie is excellent for making ahead. It can be made a day before serving. The flavors deepen as it sits, making it taste even better the next day.
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE PINEAPPLE CHESS PIE
Deep dish unbaked pie crust Butter, melted Sugar Flour Eggs Small can (8.25 oz.) crushed pineapple Milk 1 teaspoon vanilla
HOW TO MAKE PINEAPPLE CHESS PIE
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, drain pineapple; reserve juice.
Add pineapple juice to a 1-cup measuring cup and fill with milk to make one cup; set aside.
In a small bowl, combine flour and sugar; set aside. In a medium bowl, beat eggs until whites are well blended with the yolks. Add the sugar mixture and beat well.
Add the milk mixture, melted butter, and vanilla, and mix until creamy and smooth. Stir in the pineapple until well blended, and then pour into an unbaked pie shell.
Bake for 1 hour or until the pie is set.
This recipe published November 2010. Updated November 2024
Pineapple chess pie has all the ingredients of a traditional chess pie except for adding a small can of crushed pineapple.
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 1 HourInactive time: 2 HourTotal time: 3 H & 10 M
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Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, drain pineapple; reserve juice.
Add pineapple juice to a 1-cup measuring cup and fill with milk to make one cup; set aside.
In a small bowl, combine flour and sugar; set aside. In a medium bowl, beat eggs until whites are well blended with the yolks. Add the sugar mixture and beat well.
Add the milk mixture, melted butter, and vanilla, and mix until creamy and smooth. Stir in the pineapple until well blended, and then pour into an unbaked pie shell.
Bake for 1 hour or until the pie is set.
Notes
Crust. Make sure the pie crust is a deep dish crust. I use a homemade crust, but you can also use a frozen store bought pie crust.
Pie Filling. Make sure the egg whites are well blended with the yolks before adding the other ingredients.
Spilling over. If you are concerned about the pie spilling over, place the pie plate on a sheet pan before filling it and then placing it in the oven.
Check if pie is done. To check to see if the pie is done place a knife about an inch away from the crust. If it comes out clean and the pie is slightly jiggly in the center, it is done.
Cover the pie. After 30 minutes, cover the entire pie with foil to prevent it from over browning.
Let the pie cool. Before placing the pie in the refrigerator, let the pie cool completely. Otherwise, it could change the texture of the pie. The pie is delicious eaten at room temperature or chilled.
Chill the pie. Let the pie set in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving chilled.
Make ahead.The pie is excellent for making ahead. It can be made a day before serving. The flavors deepen as it sits, making it taste even better the next day.
What an interesting dessert! I have never seen this and it sounds delicious. I feel the same way about being a grandmother, I want such great memories to be made! Thanks.
I bet this pie is really good...I love pineapple desserts and this sounds so easy. Isn't it funny how so many great memories involve food....I remember the dessert table too and plan on keeping the tradition also.
I love that dessert table idea! Such wonderful memories. Thanks for the pie recipe, I've never had pineapple chess pie. I've been trying to incorporate a few new desserts each month and this one will be on the list.
I made a chocolate chess pie last week but I know that my husband would prefer this pineapple one. He wasn't a big fan of chocolate. Thanks for sharing on A Well-Seasoned Life's Sweet Indulgences Sunday.
Great Recipe..... I love pineapples! Today we are linking up ONLY Blueberry recipes, so I hope you can come back and link up a Blue berry recipe! Thanks a bunch!
I do declare! That pie looks soooo yummy. Thanks for sharing with us at Weekend Potluck. Sure would have a blast at your Dessert Table...any time of the year. =)
Can't wait to try this. My Aunt Hazel used to make this for my Dad all the time and since she passed, I have always wanted to know the recipe so I could make it for my Dad. Thanks for sharing. The picture looks exactly like hers.
I do love a good chess pie, and I can't believe I have never had a pineapple chess pie. It must be amazing. Thank you so much for sharing Granny's recipe with us at Treasure Box Tuesday- pinned! ♥
What an interesting dessert! I have never seen this and it sounds delicious. I feel the same way about being a grandmother, I want such great memories to be made! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI bet this pie is really good...I love pineapple desserts and this sounds so easy.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny how so many great memories involve food....I remember the dessert table too and plan on keeping the tradition also.
I love that dessert table idea! Such wonderful memories. Thanks for the pie recipe, I've never had pineapple chess pie. I've been trying to incorporate a few new desserts each month and this one will be on the list.
ReplyDeleteYou are right, a dessert table is a must. Lovely childhood memories. Thank you for participating in Vintage Recipe Thursday.
ReplyDeletePeople don't use card tables anymore? I sure had one this year when we hosted a holiday party! : )
ReplyDeleteAnyway, this looks great! I've never seen anything like it, so I'd love to try it one day!
I made a chocolate chess pie last week but I know that my husband would prefer this pineapple one. He wasn't a big fan of chocolate. Thanks for sharing on A Well-Seasoned Life's Sweet Indulgences Sunday.
ReplyDeleteGreat Recipe..... I love pineapples! Today we are linking up ONLY Blueberry recipes, so I hope you can come back and link up a Blue berry recipe! Thanks a bunch!
ReplyDeleteGlad you linked up your mom's recipe to Monday, Mmm ... Dessert too. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteI never had one of these. It would be good to add it to my repertoire. Fancy word for my baked goods which are not at all fancy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this with us at Bake with Bizzy.
Thanks for sharing with us. We have two pies, this week, that drew the most looks and of course, one is this fabulous pie. Come visit us.
ReplyDeleteI do declare! That pie looks soooo yummy. Thanks for sharing with us at Weekend Potluck. Sure would have a blast at your Dessert Table...any time of the year. =)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to try this. My Aunt Hazel used to make this for my Dad all the time and since she passed, I have always wanted to know the recipe so I could make it for my Dad. Thanks for sharing. The picture looks exactly like hers.
ReplyDeletethis pineapple chess pie sounds so yummy!! I would love to taste test for you but guess I will have to make my own!
ReplyDeleteI love chess pie and I love pineapple! This looks heavenly! Thanks for sharing on Treasure Box Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteLauren Copeland
Life Well Sweetened
www.lifewellsweetened.com
Chess pie is one of my favorites! I'm sure pineapple is a brilliant addition! Pinning this to try!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing,
Kelly
So Much To Make
www.somuchtomake.blogspot.com
I do love a good chess pie, and I can't believe I have never had a pineapple chess pie. It must be amazing. Thank you so much for sharing Granny's recipe with us at Treasure Box Tuesday- pinned! ♥
ReplyDeleteI love pineapple and this pie looks beautiful! Yum!
ReplyDeleteI haven't had one of these in decades! It looks amazing!
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