chess pie

Etymology
Other theories include:
 * most likely from ; early versions were similar in texture to British lemon curd pies or cheesecakes, and earlier "cheesecakes" often lacked cheese, instead resembling modern chess pies or chess cakes.
 * from a Southern pronunciation of (it's) jes' pie, as it contrasts with flavored pies like pecan, cherry, chocolate, etc.
 * from chest pie, as the high sugar content means it can be stored in a "pie chest" (pie safe) rather than needing refrigeration.
 * from some association with the game of chess.
 * from Chester, England.

Noun

 * 1)  A pie made with eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla, and cornmeal.

Related terms

 * chess cake, chess tart