Lemon Chess Pie
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Lemon Chess Pie
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This lemon chess pie is a classic southern dessert with a flaky pie crust and a curd-like filling… it is both sweet and tangy, and will steal your heart!
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Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie shell, at room temp
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 1 ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 ⅔ cups sugar 330 g
- ½ teaspoon salt optional
- 6 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cups lemon juice freshly squeezed (you’ll need about 3 lemons). If you prefer yours less tangy, use ½ cup lemon juice and ¼ cup water.
- 5 large eggs at room temperature
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Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400° F (205° C).
- Using a fork, prick the bottom and sides of the pie crust. Bake for about 10-11 minutes or until slightly golden brown. Let it cool before adding the filling.
- Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Whisk together cornmeal, cornstarch, sugar, and salt until you see no more lumps. Then whisk in the melted butter, lemon juice, and eggs for about 2 minutes or until homogeneous and bubbly.
- Make sure to whisk the eggs well because you don’t want to taste the eggs in the baked pie.
- Pour the filling into the cool pie crust and decrease the oven temperature to 375° F (190° C).
- Place the pie onto a large baking sheet and bake on the middle rack of the oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and golden brown.
- If the pie crust appears to be browning too much, place a foil ring around the edge of the pie crust.
- Let the pie cool completely on a rack. Chill in the fridge for a few hours before slicing. This will allow the filling to set well.
Notes
- STORAGE
- You can store chess pies at room temperature for up to 2-3 days, covered. Or you can chill it in the fridge, covered, for up to 5 days. Freezing is not recommended because this will alter the texture of the custardy filling. If this is not an issue for you you may freeze it, well wrapped, for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
389kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
125mg
(42%)
Sodium
273mg
(11%)
Potassium
90mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
42g
(84%)
Vitamin A
412IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 273mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 412IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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