Browned Butter Chess Pie Recipe

Name: Browned Butter Chess Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/4 cup cold vegetable shortening, cut into pieces; 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 large eggs; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 cup cold vegetable shortening, cut into pieces
1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 to 3 tablespoons ice water
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl with a pastry blender until mixture resembles small peas. Sprinkle with ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time; stir with a fork until ingredients are moistened. Shape dough into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and chill 30 minutes.
2
Preheat oven to 425u00b0. Roll dough into an 11-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Fit into a 9-inch pie plate; fold edges under and crimp. Line pastry with aluminum foil, and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake 10 minutes. Remove pie weights and foil, and let cool completely.
3
Reduce oven temperature to 350u00b0. Cook butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring often, 5 to 6 minutes or until butter just begins to turn light brown. Transfer to a small bowl.
4
Whisk together eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth. Add sugar and next 3 ingredients, whisking until smooth. Whisk in brown butter. Pour mixture into cooled piecrust.
5
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until filling is lightly browned. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1/4 cup cold vegetable shortening, cut into pieces, 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces, and more.

Yes, Browned Butter Chess Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Browned Butter Chess Pie

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