Highway Cafe Chess Pie

Highway Cafe Chess Pie

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.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
498 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Soak raisins in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain, and chop.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm in the center. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
Highway Cafe Chess Pie
Highway Cafe Chess Pie
Highway Cafe Chess Pie
Highway Cafe Chess Pie

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked and cooled
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 1.25 cups raisins

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