Lemon Chess Pie

This pie is creamy with a smooth texture and is made from only a few basic ingredients: milk, butter, sugar, flour, and eggs.

Chocolate Chess Pie is my favorite but during the summer months, it’s hard to resist the bright color and refreshing flavor of lemons.

Quick and Easy Recipe

Chess Pie is the simplest of pies. No mixer needed.

Just put the ingredients in a bowl, stir them together and pour into a pie crust.

Type of Pie Crust

You can use a store bought crust or use this simple recipe for a homemade Flaky Pie Crust.

How To Make Lemon Chess Pie

(More detailed instructions in recipe card below.)

1. Mix together dry ingredients.
   
2. Add wet ingredients and whisk together.
   
3. Pour into pie shell.
   
4. Bake. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes and then at 300 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes.
   

Recipe Tip

Lemon Chess Pie may not seem quite set in the middle when you remove it from the oven, but once chilled, it should firm up nicely.

Storage

Store in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

More Lemon Desserts

• Lemon Lush
• Slow Cooker Lemon Cake
• Lemon Icebox Cake
• Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake
• Sweet Tea and Lemonade Cake
• Lemon Cookie Bars

For tips on how to make the perfect Flaky Pie Crust watch this video.

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