Chess Pie Two Ways Recipe

Name: Chess Pie Two Ways
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 113g, softened to room temperature; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 pinch salt; 1 tablespoon all purpose flour; 1 tablespoon polenta meal; 4 eggs beaten; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed, for making lemon chess pie; 1 lemon for making lemon chess pie; 1 pastry shell Uncooked deep dish; 2 ounces butter; 4 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 cup single cream; 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter 113g, softened to room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 tablespoon polenta meal
4 eggs beaten
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed, for making lemon chess pie
1 lemon for making lemon chess pie
1 pastry shell Uncooked deep dish
2 ounces butter
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup single cream
1 tablespoon maple syrup optional

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees, 180 C, Gas Mark 4.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt with an electric mixer set to medium low.
3
Add flour and polenta, mix well.
4
Next add the eggs, milk, and vanilla, (if you would like to add lemon juice and zest, add now).
5
Pour into pastry shell.
6
Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
7
Serve the plain recipe warm or cold with caramel sauce drizzled over (recipe follows).
8
The lemon flavor pie is best served with whipped cream.
9
Add brown sugar and cook until it is completely dissolved and simmering. Gradually pour in single cream and maple syrup cook, stirring constantly until it is heated through.

1074

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter 113g, softened to room temperature, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 pinch salt, 1 tablespoon all purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Chess Pie Two Ways 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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