Lemon Chess Pie Recipe

Name: Lemon Chess Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 tablespoon fine yellow cornmeal; 4 eggs; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice with pulp; 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell; 1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Servings: persons

2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon fine yellow cornmeal
4 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice with pulp
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell
1 cup heavy cream, whipped

1
In a large bowl combine the sugar, flour and cornmeal.
2
Blend well, then add the eggs and combine well.
3
Add the milk and mix then stir in the melted butter, lemon rind and juice.
4
Pour this filling into the crust and cover then edge of the crust with foil to prevent it from burning, taking care not to touch the filling.
5
Bake at 375 degrees F for 45 minutes, removing the foil after 30 minutes.
6
Cool and serve or refrigerate overnight but let sit out 3 hours before serving to warm up slightly.
7
Serve with dollops of whipped cream.

871

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 tablespoon fine yellow cornmeal, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, 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.

Lemon Chess Pie

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