"A catchall term for a kind of one-crust custard pie, English settlers brought chess pie to the new world as early as the 17th century. Originating from an archaic English spelling of cheese (â??cheseâ?), this word was used to signify the types of curds and custards commonly used in pies. Melted… read more..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (9-inch) store-bought pie dough round
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12 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces
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3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
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1 1/2 cups (10 1/2 ounces) plus 1 teaspoon sugar
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1 teaspoon sugar
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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4 large eggs plus 2 large yolks
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract