Lemon Chess Pie

Ingredients

Based on 8 servings per recipe.

• 1 9" single pie crust
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 4 large eggs
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup whipped cream
• to garnish fresh mint sprigs

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Bake the pie crust until golden brown about 8 minutes or per package instructions.
3. Let cool.
4. Beat the sugar and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
5. Add the cornstarch and lemon zest.
6. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
7. Beat in the lemon juice and spoon the mixture into the pie shell.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the filling is set and the top is golden.
9. Cool.
10. Serve with a scoop of whipped cream and a small sprig of mint.