WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BTWEEN CHESS PIE AND REGULAR PIE?

Chess pie is a very specific type of custard pie that can be made easily by simply whisking together ingredients for the filling and poured into a crust to bake. Many traditional pies (like fruit pies) require cooking of the filling beforehand.

DOES CHOCOLATE CHESS PIE NEED TO BE REFRIGERATED?

Chocolate chess pie can be kept at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If your kitchen seems extra warm, it’s best to store it in the refrigerator to be safe.

CHESS PIE ORIGIN: WHY IS IT CALLED CHESS PIE?

There are several stories that claim to tell us how this decadent pie earned its name, but we don't really know for sure. One legend goes that when someone asked what the pie was called, its baker replied (in her thick Southern accent), "jus' pie," which was mistaken for "chess pie."