Lemon Chess Pie Recipe
This sweet, lemony custard pie will make you forget lemon meringue pie even exists! This classic Southern custard pie has a creamy texture with luscious lemony filling.
Difficulty Level Medium
Servings 8 slices
Calories 278kcal
Cost $7.50
Utensils & Equipment
- 1 9-inch pie plate
- 1 wire cooling rack
- 1 wire whisk
- 1 large bowl
- 1 medium bowl
- 1 spatula or spoon
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 set of measuring spoons
Ingredients List
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup lemon juice (preferably fresh squeezed)
- 6 Tbsp butter melted
- 3 Tbsp yellow cornmeal
- 1 tsp lemon extract (optional)
- 5 eggs large
Instructions
Prepare The Crust
- The refrigerated crust should sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes or as directed on the box.
- Carefully unroll the crust and place it in the pie plate.
- Place the pie plate in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
Prepare The Filling
- In large bowl whisk together the sugar and cornstarch.
- In medium bowl whisk together the eggs, melted butter, and lemon juice. You can whisk in the lemon extract if you're adding it.
- Drizzle the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients then blend together with spoon or spatula. Stir until the filling is well blended.
- Pour the filling into the chilled pie crust.
Bake
- Bake on the BOTTOM RACK of the oven at 375℉ for 45-50 minutes or until the center of the pie is fully set.
- Pie is done when the center isn't jiggly.
Cool
- Allow to sit on wire cooling rack until the pie plate is cool to the touch.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Chess Pie Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 278
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 125mg42%
Sodium 107mg5%
Potassium 77mg2%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugar 38g42%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 412IU8%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
