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4.83 from 35 votes

Lemon Chess Tart w/ Shortbread Crust

Prep Time3 hours 5 minutes
Cook Time3 hours 5 minutes
Calories:
Author: adapted from The Horseshoe Restaurant, South Hill Virginia by Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 2 ounces melted butter ½ stick
  • ¼ teaspoon cornstarch or flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Shortbread Crust recipe above or purchased deep dish pie shell

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F
  • Combine eggs and sugar in a medium size bowl. Stir with a whisk until completely combined.
  • Add lemon juice, butter, cornstarch/flour and salt. Whisk until well combined.
  • Pour into the prepared shortbread crust (or a purchased pie shell).
  • Bake 30-40 minutes or until firm in the middle and golden brown on top