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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Maggie Modan
[email protected]This pie is delicious!
Paul Greenway
[email protected]This pie is a classic for a reason. The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the chess filling. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the pie is easy to make. I highly recommend it.
Aiden Stober
[email protected]This pie is amazing! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the chess filling is so creamy and smooth. The crust is also perfect - flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.
adegoke idowu
[email protected]I love this recipe! The pie is always a hit with my family and friends. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and lemony. I highly recommend it.
Raja Gaming
[email protected]This pie is delicious! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the chess filling is so creamy and smooth. The crust is also perfect - flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.
Tracy Cousins
[email protected]This pie is a classic for a reason. The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the chess filling. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the pie is easy to make. I highly recommend it.
Alehandro Kinaj
[email protected]This pie is amazing! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the chess filling is so creamy and smooth. The crust is also perfect - flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.
derrick derrick
[email protected]I love this recipe! The pie is always a hit with my family and friends. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and lemony. I highly recommend it.
Isobella Nelson
[email protected]This pie is delicious! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the chess filling is so creamy and smooth. The crust is also perfect - flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.
Nakelle Bullock
[email protected]This pie is a classic for a reason. The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the chess filling. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the pie is easy to make. I highly recommend it.
Awn Zone
[email protected]This pie is amazing! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the chess filling is so creamy and smooth. The crust is also perfect - flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.
Ummu Ummuhikma
[email protected]I love this recipe! The pie is always a hit with my family and friends. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and lemony. I highly recommend it.
Felix Peter
[email protected]This pie is delicious! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the chess filling is so creamy and smooth. The crust is also perfect - flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.
Madison Thompson
[email protected]This pie is a classic for a reason. The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the chess filling. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the pie is easy to make. I highly recommend it.
Georgina Adipo
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out great! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and lemony. I will definitely be making this again.
Macie Hollingsworth
[email protected]This pie is amazing! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the chess filling is so creamy and smooth. The crust is also perfect - flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.
Nazmul
[email protected]I love this recipe! The pie is always a hit with my family and friends. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and lemony. I highly recommend it.
Nafid khan
[email protected]This pie was easy to make and turned out great! The lemon flavor is perfect, and the chess filling is creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.
Syed Turab Naqvi
[email protected]I've never been a huge fan of chess pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon flavor is so refreshing and bright, and the crust is so buttery and flaky. I'll definitely be making this again.
Lovelyn Cabaccan
[email protected]This pie was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of lemon and chess filling is divine, and the flaky crust is perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.