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LEMON CHESS PIE I



Lemon Chess Pie I image

The recipe has been handed down in the family, and temperatures were for a wood stove. I've adjusted them over the years, and it seems to work fine!

Provided by Victor

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes     Chess Pie Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 tablespoons white cornmeal
¼ cup butter, melted
½ cup milk
2 lemons, juiced
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Combine eggs, sugar, cornmeal, melted butter, milk, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Mix until sugar is dissolved, but do not beat. Pour filling into unbaked pie shell.
  • Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and continue to bake until set, about 45 minutes more. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 109.5 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 200.5 mg, Sugar 38.4 g

LEMON CHESS PIE



Lemon Chess Pie image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon fine yellow cornmeal
4 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice with pulp
One 9-inch unbaked pie shell
1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine the sugar, flour and cornmeal. Blend well, then add the eggs and combine well. Add the milk and mix then stir in the melted butter, lemon rind and juice. Pour this filling into the crust and cover then edge of the crust with foil to prevent it from burning, taking care not to touch the filling. Bake at 375 degrees F for 45 minutes, removing the foil after 30 minutes. Cool and serve or refrigerate overnight but let sit out 3 hours before serving to warm up slightly. Serve with dollops of whipped cream.

BILL CLINTON'S LEMON CHESS PIE



Bill Clinton's Lemon Chess Pie image

Bill Clinton's favorite pie!!!

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes     Chess Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 inch) pie shell
2 cups white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
5 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornmeal
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugar and butter or margarine until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and milk. Add flour, cornmeal, lemon juice, and lemon rind. Mix until smooth. Pour mixture into pastry shell.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until set in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.2 calories, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 149.2 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 240.8 mg, Sugar 52.6 g

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