LEMON CHESS PIE WITH BLACKBERRY COMPOTE

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Provided by Sol Schott

Categories     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Lemon     Coconut     Summer     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

For coconut crust
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cold unsalted butter (1/3 cup), cut into pieces
2 1/2 tablespoons ice water
For lemon filling
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons well-shaken buttermilk
3 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
4 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
Accompaniment: blackberry compote
Special Equipment
pie weights or raw rice

Steps:

  • Make coconut crust:
  • Pulse flour, coconut, sugar, and salt in a food processor several times to mix. Add butter and pulse until most of mixture resembles coarse meal, with remainder in pea-size lumps. Add water and pulse just until mixture forms a dough. (Do not overmix or pastry will be tough.)
  • Flatten dough into a disk, then chill, covered in plastic wrap, 30 minutes.
  • Shape and bake crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch round, then fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp edge and prick bottom and sides all over.
  • Line shell with foil and fill with pie weights. Bake in middle of oven 15 minutes, then carefully remove foil and weights and bake shell until pale golden, 5 to 10 minutes more. Transfer shell to a rack to cool 5 minutes.
  • Reduce temperature to 325°F.
  • Make filling:
  • Whisk together eggs, sugar, and salt until well blended. Whisk in buttermilk, cornmeal, zest, juice, and nutmeg. Gradually whisk in butter until smooth. Pour filling into pie shell. Cover edge of pie crust with foil to prevent overbrowning .
  • Bake until custard is just set, about 40 minutes. Transfer pie to rack to cool completely.

Anemka
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Overall, I thought this pie was pretty good. The filling was tasty and the crust was flaky. I would definitely make it again.


Rofiqul Islam
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This pie was a disappointment. The filling was too runny and the crust was too tough. I would not recommend this recipe.


Abdul Wahed
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This pie was amazing! The filling was creamy and smooth, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I loved the combination of the lemon and blackberry flavors. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Lovekant Chaudhary
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more tart filling. The crust was also a bit too thick.


Binod Pal
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I've tried a lot of lemon chess pies, but this one is by far the best. The flavor is amazing and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Dalise Aillance
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This pie was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The filling was smooth and creamy, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I would definitely make this pie again.


MOTIVATIONAL AND INSPIRATION DIALOGUES
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This pie was a bit too tart for my taste. I think I would have preferred a sweeter filling. The crust was also a bit dry.


Langeni exaud
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I've made this pie several times now and it's always a crowd pleaser. The filling is rich and creamy, and the crust is flaky and delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great the next day.


Abu Salam
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This pie was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavors were well balanced and the crust was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ishaq Noah
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pie turned out great! The only thing I would change next time is to use a different type of berry. I think raspberries or blueberries would also be delicious.


tashrik_ Official
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This pie was a total hit with my family! The combination of the tangy lemon chess filling and the sweet blackberry compote was perfect. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this pie again