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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, melted butter, lemon juice, flour, cornmeal, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Serve with whipped cream and garnish with lemon zest, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 32g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.