Indulge in the delightful experience of Blackberry Lemon Chess Pie, a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors. This classic dessert features a flaky, buttery crust filled with a luscious filling made from fresh blackberries, zesty lemons, and a velvety smooth custard. The vibrant contrast of colors between the deep purple blackberries and the golden crust creates a visually appealing dish that is sure to impress your guests. This article offers a collection of recipes that cater to different dietary preferences, including a traditional version, a gluten-free option, and a vegan alternative. Each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver the perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
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LEMON CHESS PIE WITH BLACKBERRY COMPOTE
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
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.
BLACKBERRY LEMON CHESS PIE
A delightful shortbread crust, lemon, and blackberries make for this deliciously tart, yet sweet, summer pie.
Provided by BachFromTheDead
Categories Pie
Time 35m
Yield 1 pie, 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350°F.
- Bake the pie crust for approximately 6 minutes. Let cool.(See pie crust method below).
- Beat 4 egg whites at high speed until bubbly, set aside.
- Whick together 4 egg yolks, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Add vanilla extract and lemon juice. Fold in egg whites.
- Pour into cooled pie crust and drop blackberries evenly about the pie. Put in the center of the oven.
- Bake at 350 F for approximately 10-15 minutes or until the crust is gold-brown and the edges no longer jiggle.
- The Crust:.
- Add all ingredients except the butter. Rub the cubed butter in by hand until forming a coarse meal. Press into buttered pan.
Tips:
- Use fresh blackberries. Fresh blackberries have the best flavor and will make your pie taste the best.
- Don't overcook the blackberries. Overcooked blackberries will be mushy and lose their flavor.
- Use a good quality lemon curd. A good quality lemon curd will make a big difference in the flavor of your pie.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixed dough will be tough.
- Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help it to hold its shape and prevent it from shrinking.
- Bake the pie in a preheated oven. A preheated oven will help to ensure that the pie bakes evenly.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld.
Conclusion:
Blackberry lemon chess pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its sweet and tart filling and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give blackberry lemon chess pie a try.
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