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
[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe for a delicious and easy-to-make lemon chess pie.
Cabdilaahi Tiger
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the crust to brown evenly. I think I might have needed to bake it for a little longer.
James Cribbs
[email protected]This 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
[email protected]I'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
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh lemons. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the pie.
Sana Shahzadi
[email protected]This 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
[email protected]I'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
[email protected]This pie is the perfect dessert for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is really delicious.
Leah Covington
[email protected]I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was especially delicious.
Keenmer Carenea
[email protected]This 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
[email protected]I'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
[email protected]This 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
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the crust to brown evenly. I think I might have needed to bake it for a little longer.
Asadulla Ansari
[email protected]This 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
[email protected]I'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
[email protected]This 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
[email protected]I'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
[email protected]This 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.