Lemon Chess Pie

Submitted by Veronica in North C

"This is a great summer pie, cool and refreshing with a slight tang. It keeps well in the freezer and fridge."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 1 10inch pie
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 (10 inch) pie shells
• 6 large eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons buttermilk
• 8 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon rind
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3 tablespoons cornmeal
• 1 whole lemon, sliced thin
• 6 tablespoons melted butter

directions

1. Partially bake pie shell at 375°F for 10 minutes.
2. Reduce oven to 325°F.
3. Beat eggs and sugar until thick.
4. Add remaining ingredients (except lemon slices).
5. Pour into pie shell.
6. Place lemon slices on top.
7. Bake about an hour at 325°F until set and lightly browned.

Reviews

[akgrown]

Delicious, dense, almost creamy, lemon pie. I loved the look of the lemon slices on top and the intense lemon flavor. Easy and impressive dessert! I served it with fresh sweetened whipped cream which really complimented the rich lemon filling.