Chewy Chess Tart Recipe

Name: Chewy Chess Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups finely ground vanilla wafer cookies (about 45), such as Nilla wafers; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon fine cornmeal; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 large whole eggs plus 1 large egg yolk; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups finely ground vanilla wafer cookies (about 45), such as Nilla wafers
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon fine cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large whole eggs plus 1 large egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly

1
Make the crust: Preheat oven to 350F.
2
In a bowl, mix wafer crumbs, butter, sugar, and salt until combined.
3
Press mixture into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom.
4
Refrigerate or freeze until firm, about 15 minutes.
5
Transfer pan to a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until crust is golden, about 12 minutes.
6
Let cool slightly.
7
Reduce heat to 325F.
8
Make the filling: Mix together sugars, cornmeal, and salt, breaking up clumps.
9
Whisk in whole eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla.
10
Whisk in butter until completely smooth.
11
Pour filling into tart shell.
12
Bake until top is dark golden brown and edge is set but center is still a bit wobbly, 35 to 40 minutes.
13
Transfer pan to a wire rack, and let cool 15 minutes.
14
Refrigerate until cooled completely, 2 hours or up to 1 day.
15
Unmold, then serve.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups finely ground vanilla wafer cookies (about 45), such as Nilla wafers, 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 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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