Lemon Chess Pie
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A tangy lemon chess pie with a creamy custard filling, brightened with fresh lemon zest and juice. A classic Southern dessert with a crisp, sweet crust.
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 4 of 4 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Energy
75 cal
Protein
0.47 g
Carbohydrate
15.8 g
Fiber
0.77 g
Sugars
13.5 g
Sodium
2.11 mg
Total fat
1.91 g
Saturated fat
1.17 g
Monounsaturated fat
0.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat
0.1 g
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 10.9 mg
- Iron: 0.18 mg
- Magnesium: 3.08 mg
- Phosphorus: 7.95 mg
- Potassium: 52 mg
- Zinc: 0.03 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
Prepare
- 1 lemon, finely grated zest
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Prepare Chess Pie. Substitute ½ cup (100g) additional white sugar for the brown sugar. Omit the salt and add the finely grated zest of 1 lemon. Use ⅓ cup (75g) heavy cream plus ⅓ cup (80g) fresh lemon juice instead of cream or buttermilk. Reduce the baking time to 30 to 40 minutes.
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