Lemon Chess Pie

SERVES: 6

CHILL TIME: 6 Hr

COOK TIME: 50 Min

Just wait until you dig your fork into this luscious, tangy, and buttery-lemon-filled Lemon Chess Pie. You're going to be adding a second piece to your plate before you've even finished your first!

What You'll Need

1 refrigerated pie crust (from a 14.1-ounce package)
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place pie crust in a 9-inch deep dish pie plate and flute edges.
In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat remaining ingredients until well mixed; pour into pie crust.
Bake 50 to 55 minutes, or until a crust forms over the top and turns golden brown. Let cool, then cover and chill 6 hours, or until firm.

Notes

The pie will be a little loose when it comes out of the oven, but it will firm up after chilling in the refrigerator. For best results, refrigerate overnight.

Making this pie to celebrate Pi-Day? Why not make a few more, too? Check out our collection of Easy Pie Recipes for more ideas!

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alexiaj 6508533

Jan 06, 2024

My feelings exactly! It is a waste of time. I quit looking at all recipes for quite q while because of this.

SAH

Jun 11, 2023

I made this pie according to the directions and I could not get it out of the dish! It was completely stuck!!

rac7431 2877525

Jul 23, 2019

Not regarding this recipe but I did fill out the survey and should haw said that I do not like MYSTERY 1, etc. I would rather see what it is before even opening the mystery. I think it is a waste of time. Just tell us what the recipes are. THANKS!!!!!

astarkey 9811329

Mar 29, 2016

I am a very good cook and I have made this recipe 2 times and both times it has not set up I was to take it to and Easter celebrations and it was a flop It taste good but you need a spoon or a straw

Test Kitchen Team

Mar 30, 2016

Hi there! We're sorry that this recipe didn't turn out as perfectly as you expected. We have a few tips from the Test Kitchen to ensure that this delicious pie turns out well for you next time: make sure to use butter and not margarine, use whole milk rather than skim or 2%, and make sure to refrigerate it for at least six hours after cooling. You can also add 1 tablespoon of flour to the filling in order to ensure that this pie turns out perfectly. Enjoy!

denisegsmile 90047 57

Mar 20, 2016

Where's the cheese?

Test Kitchen Team

Mar 21, 2016

Hello Denise! There is no cheese in this pie. :)

swesthafer 8374519

Oct 09, 2014

Your entire recipe book is absoltely awesome! the recipes are incredible. keep up the great work. love, love mr food test kitchen!!!

llslim 9524238

Dec 14, 2012

I made this pie and followed this recipe but the filling is all liquid, did not set up. It tastes good but I have to drink it. Any suggestions?