Chess Pie Recipe (Classic Southern Dessert)

Chess Pie Recipe (Classic Southern Dessert)

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With its tart-sweet custard filling and buttery crust, this chess pie is as simple as it is delicious—the perfect easy Southern dessert!

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Ingredients

  • 1 (9-in) store-bought pie shell, thawed but cold (see note), or homemade pie crust
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1¾ cups granulated sugar
  • Zest of 1 lemon ((a heaping teaspoon, packed))
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice, (from 1 to 2 lemons)
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • Confectioners' sugar, (for serving (optional))

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