Bill Clinton's Lemon Chess Pie

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"Bill Clinton's favorite pie!!!"

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Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch pie

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugar and butter or margarine until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and milk. Add flour, cornmeal, lemon juice, and lemon rind. Mix until smooth. Pour mixture into pastry shell.
Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until set in center.

Reviewed on May 29, 2003 by JANET BURGIN

I thought that the recipe was really a great one. The only thing is...if you are using a... MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2006 by R Thompson

All Lemon Lovers must try this pie. I've made this twice and recommend filling 2 shells(Mrs... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by AUNT MAMIE

This one deserves 5 stars. Very rich, you only need a small piece. I substituted cream for... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by SUGARPLUMSCOOKIES

I have baked professionally for the past seven years and I followed the recipe precisely. It... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by CONSEITED7

I made this for my Grandpa who loves lemon pie! He thought it was great but next time maybe a... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2007 by opal~/~dragonfly

I made this pie today, following the recipe exactly. With that said, it is not as bad as some... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by MIZLIZ81

W-a-y too sweet and custard-y. We almost had to pour it out of the pan it was so loose. Not... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2003 by DENISELEA1969

I was so excited to make this, but had a few difficulties. I used a 9" deep dish pie crust... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2003 by PATRICE OLOOTU

I had never made a Chess Pie before, but this one was simple and easy. Everyone just loved it... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2003 by ARI1961

I was craving this pie and came across this recepie and it's awsome! My in-laws's were over... MORE

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