chess cake
nounUK /ˈt͡ʃɛs ˌkeɪk/ · US /ˈt͡ʃɛs ˌkeɪk/
Etymology Most likely a variant of cheesecake (formerly pronounced /ˈt͡ʃɛzˌkeɪk/, /ˈt͡ʃɪzˌkeɪk/). Compare chess pie, chess tart.
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Southern US A tart made with eggs, sugar, and butter.
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