Chewy Chess Tart Recipe

Name: Chewy Chess Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CRUST:; 1 & 1/4 cups finely ground vanilla wafer cookies (about 45 cookies); 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly; 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; FILLING:; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 Tablespoon fine cornmeal; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs; 1 large egg yolk; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly

Servings: persons

CRUST:
1 & 1/4 cups finely ground vanilla wafer cookies (about 45 cookies)
5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 Tablespoon fine cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly

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CRUST:
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Mix vanilla wafer crumbs, butter, sugar, and salt until combined. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Refrigerate about 15 minutes, or until firm.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Place tart pan on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake 12 minutes, or until crust is golden. Let cool slightly.
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FILLING:
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Reduce oven temperature to 325u00b0.
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Mix both sugars, cornmeal, and salt. Break apart any clumps. Whisk in eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla. Whisk in butter until smooth. Pour filling into tart shell.
7
Bake 35-40 minutes, or until top is dark golden brown and the edge is set but the center is still just a bit wobbly.
8
Cool on wire rack 15 minutes. Refrigerate until completely cooled, 2 hours up to 1 day. Unmold and serve.

876

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CRUST:, 1 & 1/4 cups finely ground vanilla wafer cookies (about 45 cookies), 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Chewy Chess Tart 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.

Chewy Chess Tart

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