Decadent Chess Pie: A Festive Delight

Decadent Chess Pie: A Festive Delight

180 mins
medium
10 servings

A show-stopping chess pie, perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines a flaky crust with a creamy, custard-like filling, offering a delightful balance of textures and flavors.

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Equipment Needed

  • 9-inch fluted tart pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Parchment paper
  • Pie weights or dried beans
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients

  • 75.00 gramsCold Unsalted Butter(Cut into small cubes)
  • 205.00 gramsAll-Purpose Flour
  • 63.00 gramsGranulated Sugar
  • 1.00 teaspoonKosher Salt
  • 1.25 teaspoonsFreshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1.00 tablespoonLemon Zest
  • 2.00 Egg Yolks
  • 58.00 millilitersCold Water
  • 3.00 Eggs
  • 260.00 gramsGranulated Sugar
  • 40.00 gramsCornmeal(Medium-coarse)
  • 58.00 millilitersLemon Juice
  • 56.00 gramsDairy-Free Butter(Melted)
  • 230.00 millilitersDairy-Free Buttermilk(Full-fat recommended)
  • Dairy-Free Whipped Cream(For serving)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Combine flour, sugar, salt, pepper, and lemon zest in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

3

Add egg yolks and water. Gently mix until dough comes together. Form into a disc, wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

4

Roll out chilled dough, transfer to a 10-inch fluted tart pan, trim edges, and chill again for 20 minutes.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

5

Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights. Bake for 18 minutes.

Estimated time: 18 minutes

6

Remove weights and parchment, bake for another 5 minutes. Press down on crust if bubbling.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Let crust cool completely. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).

Estimated time: 15 minutes

8

Whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, cornmeal, lemon juice, zest, and salt in a bowl. Stir in dairy-free buttermilk and melted dairy-free butter.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

9

Pour filling into the cooled crust. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until filling is set.

Estimated time: 40 minutes

10

Cool completely before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and top with dairy-free whipped cream.

Estimated time: 15 minutes