Chess Pie Recipe (Classic Southern Dessert)

Name: Chess Pie Recipe (Classic Southern Dessert)
Total time: 95 min
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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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))