Cook The Book: Sweet Tea Lemon Chess Pie Recipe

Name: Cook The Book: Sweet Tea Lemon Chess Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 cups granulated sugar; Zest of 1 lemon; 8 large egg yolks; 3/4 cup warm, freshly brewed strong orange pekoe tea; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons cornmeal

Servings: persons

3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
8 large egg yolks
3/4 cup warm, freshly brewed strong orange pekoe tea
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cornmeal

1
Beat the cream cheese and butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until well-combined. Add the flour and mix at low speed until the dough comes together into a ball. Pat the dough evenly and thinly into a 9-inch pie pan, building up a thicker top edge. Place the pie shell in the freezer while preparing the filling.
2
Beat the butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the sugar. Beat in the zest. Add the egg yolks 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition and scraping the bowl often. Slowly add the tea, vanilla, vinegar, and lemon juice. Add the flour and cornmeal. Scrape the bowl and mix well. Don't be alarmed if the mixture looks slightly curdled.
3
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Remove the pie shell from the freezer and pour in the filling. Bake until only a quarter-sized area in the center jiggles slightly when the pie is shaken gently, about 50 minutes. Cool to room temperature on a wire rack and then chill at least 2 hours before serving.

1555

kcal

Calories

Fat

145

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature, 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Cook The Book: Sweet Tea Lemon 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.

Cook The Book: Sweet Tea Lemon Chess Pie

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