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Lemon Chess Pie

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Lemon Chess Pie Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Whipped cream and lemon slices, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven
    Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to preheat fully.

  2. Prepare the crust
    Fit the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, pressing it gently into the bottom and up the sides. Set aside.

  3. Make the filling

    Lemon Chess Pie
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
    • Add the eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition so the mixture becomes glossy and uniform.
    • Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, cornmeal, flour, and salt. Mix until everything is evenly combined and no dry streaks remain.

  4. Fill the crust
    Pour the lemon filling into the prepared pie shell, spreading it out evenly.

  5. Bake the pie
    Place the pie on the center rack of the preheated oven. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling looks set around the edges. The center may still wobble slightly when gently shaken; it will continue to firm up as it cools.

  6. Cool completely
    Transfer the pie to a wire rack and let it cool at room temperature until fully set before slicing.

  7. Serve and enjoy
    Garnish each slice with whipped cream and fresh lemon slices, if you like. Serve your bright, tangy, and creamy Lemon Chess Pie at room temperature.