Chess Tarts Recipe

Name: Chess Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 2/3 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/3 c. shortening; 4 to 5 Tbsp. cold water; 2 eggs; 2 egg whites; 1 c. sugar; 1/4 c. skim milk; 2 Tbsp. margarine, melted and cooled; 1 1/2 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel; 4 tsp. lemon juice; 1 Tbsp. cornmeal

Servings: persons

1 2/3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
4 to 5 Tbsp. cold water
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. skim milk
2 Tbsp. margarine, melted and cooled
1 1/2 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
4 tsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. cornmeal

1
In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in the shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
2
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the water over the mixture.
3
Gently toss with fork.
4
Push moistened dough to the side of the bowl.
5
Repeat using 1 tablespoon of water at a time until all dough is moistened.
6
Form dough into a ball.
7
On a lightly floured surface, flatten the ball of dough to slightly less than 1/8-inch thick.
8
Cut into 4 (12-inch) circles.
9
Place dough circles in fluted tart pans.
10
Place tart pans on a baking sheet.
11
Bake in a 350u00b0 oven about 7 minutes or until pastry is set, but not puffed.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 2/3 c. all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/3 c. shortening, 4 to 5 Tbsp. cold water, and more.

Yes, Chess Tarts 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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