TEXAS LEMON CHESS PIE
Slice into Southern comfort and go back to a simpler time with this classic, feel-good pie. We consider it a must-have menu item for our family gatherings all year long.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Unroll pastry into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edges. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of foil. Fill with dried beans, uncooked rice or pie weights., Bake at 400° on lower oven rack for 8 minutes. Remove foil and weights: bake 6-9 minutes longer or until bottom of crust is light brown. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 325°., In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in the egg yolks, lemon zest, cornmeal and vanilla. Stir in milk and lemon juice. Fold in beaten egg whites. Pour into crust. Cover edges with foil to prevent overbrowning. , Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove foil. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate, covered, for 3 hours or until chilled. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
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Sk Raja Babu
s.b37@yahoo.comOverall, this is a great recipe for a delicious and easy-to-make lemon chess pie.
Cabdilaahi Tiger
tiger_c100@aol.comI had some trouble getting the crust to brown evenly. I think I might have needed to bake it for a little longer.
James Cribbs
cjames5@hotmail.comThis pie is a little too tart for my taste, but I think I'll try adding a little more sugar to the filling next time.
Jr Ibrahim
i@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of chess pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon flavor is really refreshing, and the crust is out of this world.
Rahila Zia
r55@hotmail.co.ukI love that this recipe uses fresh lemons. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the pie.
Sana Shahzadi
sana_s@hotmail.frThis pie is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for a quick and easy dessert.
Neo Kgwele
neo.kgwele@gmail.comI've made this pie several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
Nathan Riley
n.r55@hotmail.comThis pie is the perfect dessert for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is really delicious.
Leah Covington
cl70@gmail.comI made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was especially delicious.
Keenmer Carenea
carenea19@gmail.comThis pie is so good! The lemon flavor is really bright and refreshing, and the crust is buttery and flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.
sunder bc
s_b100@gmail.comI'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out great! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Robert Harris
h.robert@hotmail.co.ukThis pie is absolutely delicious! I love the combination of lemon and chess filling. The crust is also perfect. I will definitely be making this pie again and again.
katherine double
d@yahoo.comI had some trouble getting the crust to brown evenly. I think I might have needed to bake it for a little longer.
Asadulla Ansari
asadulla-ansari@aol.comThis pie was a little too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think I'll try adding a little more sugar to the filling next time.
Khushi
khushi95@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of chess pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon flavor is really refreshing, and the crust is out of this world. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Gacha Cuties:3
cg82@yahoo.comThis pie is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand. It's also a great pie to make ahead of time.
dildajani tanvir
d@gmail.comI've made this pie several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The filling is creamy and tart, and the crust is buttery and flaky. I highly recommend this recipe!
Witika Ndovie
w_n77@yahoo.comThis pie was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of lemon and chess filling was perfect, and the crust was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again.