Lemon Buttermilk Chess Pie Recipe

Name: Lemon Buttermilk Chess Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1 Tbsp. yellow cornmeal; 1 Tbsp. flour; 1/4 tsp. salt; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 1/3 c. unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 1 Tbsp. confectioners sugar; 1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon zest; 1/2 c. lemon juice; 1/2 c. buttermilk, room temperature; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell; whipped cream (for garnish)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. yellow cornmeal
1 Tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 c. unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 Tbsp. confectioners sugar
1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon zest
1/2 c. lemon juice
1/2 c. buttermilk, room temperature
1 tsp. vanilla
1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
whipped cream (for garnish)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
In a bowl, combine sugar, cornmeal, flour and salt.
3
In another bowl, beat eggs thoroughly.
4
Add sugar mixture; mix well.
5
Add melted butter, lemon zest and juice, buttermilk and vanilla to egg mixture, mixing to blend thoroughly after each addition to prevent lumping.
6
Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie shell; bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and custard is set.
7
Remove pie to rack; cool completely.
8
Sprinkle top with confectioners sugar and garnish each serving with whipped cream.

895

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. sugar, 1 Tbsp. yellow cornmeal, 1 Tbsp. flour, 1/4 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Lemon Buttermilk 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.

Lemon Buttermilk Chess Pie

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