Lemon Chess Pie Delight Simple and Tasty Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pie crust store-bought or homemade
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup cornstarch
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 serving whipped cream (for serving, optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. If using a store-bought pie crust, place it in a 9-inch pie dish and poke holes in the bottom with a fork to prevent bubbling. If making homemade, roll out the dough and fit it into the pie dish, trimming any excess.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add melted butter, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the eggs and mix thoroughly.
5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, whisking continuously until smooth and fully incorporated.
6. Pour the lemon filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly.
7. Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
8. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. For best results, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the filling to set completely.
9. Slice and serve chilled, optionally topped with a dollop of whipped cream.