Mrs. Steward's Lemon Chess Pie Recipe

Name: Mrs. Steward's Lemon Chess Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 unbaked pie shell; 4 whole eggs; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 1 pinch salt; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cornmeal; ¼ cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 unbaked pie shell
4 whole eggs
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 pinch salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cornmeal
¼ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Prick bottom of pie crust several times, then brown pie crust for five minutes.
3
Break eggs into a large bowl and beat slightly.
4
Add sugar, cornstarch, salt and cornmeal.
5
Mix well.
6
Add buttermilk and butter, mix well.
7
Add lemon juice and zest.
8
Mix until smooth and creamy.
9
Pour filling into pie shell.
10
Place in 400 degree oven for 10 minutes.
11
Reduce, heat to 350 degrees and bake for 35-40 additional minutes, until knife inserted into center comes out clean.
12
Let cool and enjoy.

517

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 unbaked pie shell, 4 whole eggs, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Mrs. Steward's Lemon Chess Pie falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mrs. Steward's Lemon Chess Pie

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