What Is Chess pie?
Chess pie: A Southern American custard pie made from eggs, sugar and butter, with a little cornmeal or flour to thicken it. The lemon version is tangy and sweet.
In the kitchen
The filling is whisked together raw, poured into an unbaked crust, and baked until the center is just set, so there is no need to blind bake. The top forms a thin, crisp crust while the inside stays custardy.
Lemon chess pie is one of the easiest pies to make, since there is no cooking on the stove and most of the ingredients are pantry staples. Let it cool completely before slicing so the filling firms up.
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