Lemon Chess Pie

Chess pie is a classic Southern dessert that originated in the United States. The name ‘chess’ is believed to have come from the term ‘cheese pie’ due to the pie’s similar texture to a cheesecake.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 180 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Lemon Chess Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Pie crust
• 3 unit Eggs
• 200 gram Granulated sugar
• 113 gram Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 cup Lemon juice
• 25 gram All-purpose flour
• 25 gram Cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Whipped cream (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, melted butter, lemon juice, flour, cornmeal, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
3. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and smooth the top.
4. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
5. Remove from the oven and let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before serving.
6. Serve with whipped cream and garnish with lemon zest, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 32g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.