Blackberry Lemon Chess Pie

BachFromTheDead's Note:

A delightful shortbread crust, lemon, and blackberries make for this deliciously tart, yet sweet, summer pie.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 15

Yield: 1.0 slice

Lemon Filling

• 4 large eggs, separated
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/2-1 cup blackberry, based on your preference
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Shortbread Crust

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350°F.
2. Bake the pie crust for approximately 6 minutes. Let cool.(See pie crust method below).
3. Beat 4 egg whites at high speed until bubbly, set aside.
4. Whick together 4 egg yolks, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Add vanilla extract and lemon juice. Fold in egg whites.
5. Pour into cooled pie crust and drop blackberries evenly about the pie. Put in the center of the oven.
6. Bake at 350 F for approximately 10-15 minutes or until the crust is gold-brown and the edges no longer jiggle.
7. The Crust:.
8. Add all ingredients except the butter. Rub the cubed butter in by hand until forming a coarse meal. Press into buttered pan.