A slice of chess pie with whipped cream on top. - Debbismirnoff/Getty Images If you've never had chess pie, a popular Southern dessert, it's sort of like the pound cake of pies. There are no fancy ...

Closeup view of chess pie and slice in a pie pan on a table - from my point of view/Shutterstock Chess pie is a classic choice if you want a seriously delicious play of textures and flavors all in one ...

*This classic Southern dessert is often rumored to be a favorite of former U.S. president Bill Clinton. Lemon chess pie is known for its rich, custard-like filling with a bright citrus flavor and a ...

Some Southern sweets -- pecan pie, pralines, red velvet cake -- are well-loved throughout the country. As someone who was born and raised in southern Indiana, I have fond memories of a dessert that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Claire's Chocolate Chess Pie is famous for its rich, velvety texture and is a staple for family gatherings and potlucks. The pie ...

With a flaky pie crust, gooey, buttery, and a sweet filling, and minimal ingredients — Southern chess pie is an American ...

Hoosier Pie (milk, sugar, flour) I became intrigued with these old fashioned American”desperation” pies, made without fruit or nuts, relying on pantry staples. Then I heard through the ever effective ...

America’s “chess pie” origin story, as is the case with many foods, is complicated and imprecise. But my chess pie origin story is simply ... chocolate. My mother started making chocolate chess pies ...